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Books by Angus Mcbride
  | | Elite 007 - The Ancient Greeks(1st Edition) by Nicholas Victor Sekunda, Angus Mcbride, Nick Victor Sekunda, Nick Secunda, Martin Windrow Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1986 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-686-8, ISBN: 0-85045-686-X "The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare in the Classical Period, which stretches from the Greek victories over the Persian Empire to the death of Alexander the Great at the end of the 4th century. The book includes such famous battles ..." |
 | | North-West Frontier 1837-1947(Reprint) (Men at Arms Series, 72) by Robert Wilkinson-Latham, Angus Mcbride, Chris. Wilkinson-Latham Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1977 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-275-4, ISBN: 0-85045-275-9 "For over a hundred years British and Indian troops were engaged on the North-West Frontier of India, policing the tribes, mounting expeditions, and guarding against the ever-present threat from Russia. Populated mainly by Pathans, one of the fiercest warrior races on earth, the Frontier came to be known as "The Grim" by generations of British soldiers. This book details not only the three Afghan wars but also the issues surrounding Chit ..." |
 | | McDONNELL-DOUGLAS A-4A L SKYHAWK IN USN-US MARINE CORPS-ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY & ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE SERVICE, AirCam Aviation Series, No.27(1st Edition) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride, David C. Nicolle, Ernest R. Mcdowell, Richard Ward, Martin Windrow Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1984 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-042-2, ISBN: 0-85045-042-X "Most historians agree that the Carolingian Age, from the 8th to 10th centuries AD, represented one of the most important turning points in European history. It can be said with some certainty that early Carolingian military success was built on good leadership, adequate administration, and troops whose morale was almost consistently superb. It is also clear that the Carolingian army managed to adapt itself to face many and differing foe ..." |
 | | Scythians 700-300 B.C.(1st Edition) (Men at Arms Series, 137) by Dr. E.V. Cernenko, Angus Mcbride, M. V. Gorelik, Dr. M.V. Govelik, E. N. Cernenko, E.V. Cerneko, Jewgeni Tschernenko Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1983 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-478-9, ISBN: 0-85045-478-6 "Though the 'Scythian period' in the history of Eastern Europe lasted little more than 400 years, the impression these horsemen made upon the history of their times was such that a thousand years after they had ceased to exist as a sovereign people, their heartland and the territories which they dominated far beyond it continued to be known as 'greater Scythia'. From the very beginnings of their emergence on the world scene the Scythians ..." |
 | | The Normans(Reprint) (Elite Series) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1987 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-729-2, ISBN: 0-85045-729-7 "The Normans ISBN: 9780850457292 Author: David NicolleIllustrator: Angus McBrideAbout this bookDespite the small geographic extent of Normandy its people played a crucial role in the history of the medieval world. Ferocity, boundless energy, cunning and a capacity for leadership were their heritage, to which modern scholars would addsupreme adaptability and a simple piety. Their amazing military successes resulted from careful planning, ..." |
 | | Elite 003 - The Vikings(Reprint) (Elite Ser., No. 3) by Ian Heath, Angus Mcbride, Editor Martin Windrow Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1985 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-565-6, ISBN: 0-85045-565-0 "In this worthy addition to the Elite series, Ian Heath transports us to the time of the Vikings examining their epic journeys and the ships they made them in, their methods of warfare - the organisation of their armies and tactics employed, their appearance and equipment and the general history of these fascinating warrior-explorers. His authoritative text is backed by many fine illustrations and photographs including 12 stunning full c ..." |
 | | The Zulu War(1st Edition) (Men at Arms Series, 57) by Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1976 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-256-3, ISBN: 0-85045-256-2 "By the end of the nineteenth century the fame of the Zulu was world-wide, and their army was one of the few non-European military organisations to have become the subject of serious historical study. Their very name is still synonymous with bravery, discipline and military skill. This excellent addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series tells the story of the Zulu's at war, from their rise to unrivalled power under the fearsome Shaka to th ..." |
 | | The Scandinavian Baltic Crusades 1100–1500 (Men-at-Arms) by David Lindholm, Angus Mcbride, Phd Nicolle David, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-988-2, ISBN: 1-84176-988-6 "Wielding their swords in the name of their faith, the crusaders originally set out to reclaim Jerusalem and its surrounding territory in the Middle East. Increasingly, however, Eastern Europe and the last remaining bastions of pagan Europe became the targets of their religious zeal.The era officially began in 1147, when the Saxons, Danes, and Poles, responding to Pope Eugene III's call, initiated a crusade against the Wends of the South ..." |
 | | Byzantine Infantryman Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204 (Warrior) by Timothy Dawson, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-105-2, ISBN: 1-84603-105-2 "Osprey's survey of Byzantine infantrymen during the Middle Ages. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well a ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 427 - Armies of Ivan the Terrible - Russian Troops 1505 - 1700 by Dr David Nicolle, Viacheslav Shpakovsky, Angus Mcbride, Viacheslav Olegovich Shpakovskii, Viktor Korolkov Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2006 by Osprey Publishing Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-925-7, ISBN: 1-84176-925-8 "It is generally assumed that the military reforms which propelled Russia into the modern world were due solely to the genius of Peter the Great. In fact, his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years, since the creation in 1550 of Russia’s first full-time military force â€" the streltsi â€" by Ivan IV the Terrible. This account traces Russia’s armies from that beginning, through the creatio ..." |
 | | The Mycenaeans c.1650-1100 BC(1st Edition) (Elite) by Nicolas Grguric, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2005 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-897-7, ISBN: 1-84176-897-9 "Osprey's study of Mycenaean warriors, from 1650 to 1100 BC. The timeless appeal of Homer's epic poem of the ancient Trojan War, The Iliad, has meant an eduring interest in the Mycenaean age. Modern scholarship and new archaeological evidence now allows us to recontruct with reasonable confidence the appearance of this great warrior civilization, which dominated much of the eastern Mediterranean between the 16th and 12th centuries BC. We ..." |
 | | Mounted Archers of the Steppe 600 BC–AD 1300 (Elite) by Antony Karasulas, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2004 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-809-0, ISBN: 1-84176-809-X "For more than 2,000 years hordes of mounted nomadic archers from the vastness of the steppe and from Central Asia spewed out into China, the Middle East, and Europe. Feared and reviled, they were a formidable threat to the lands they invaded. Their influence on military history is incalculable: the whole foundation of late Classical and Medieval Western and Middle Eastern military thought was based on the reality of a highly mobile, tou ..." |
 | | The Thracians 700 BC-AD 46(1st Edition) (Men-at-Arms) by Christopher L. Webber, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-329-3, ISBN: 1-84176-329-2 "Throughout the three centuries before Christ many hundreds of thousands of Thracians, in more than 40 tribes, occupied the area between northern Greece, southern Russia and north-west Turkey. Skilled horsemen, masters of light infantry fighting in broken terrain, and renowned for their ferocity, the Thracians were feared by even the greatest of their contemporaries, who were eager to employ them as mercenaries. After surviving invasions ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 287 - Byzantine Armies AD 1118 - 1461(1st Edition) by Ian Heath, Angus Mcbride, Lee Johnson Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1995 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-347-6, ISBN: 1-85532-347-8 "The Byzantine Empire's disastrous defeat by the Seljuk Turks at Manzikert in 1071 effectively marked the end of what is often described as the 'middle' period of Byzantine history. Thereafter, surrounded on all sides by younger, more vigorous nations, the once all-powerful Empire slipped into a steady decline which, ultimately, was to prove terminal. However, the Empire's demise was anything but peaceful, and, one way or another, for mu ..." |
 | | Knights at Tournament(1st Edition) (Elite) by Christopher Gravett, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1992 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-836-7, ISBN: 0-85045-836-6 "Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport. From their often brutal origins in the 10th century to the gaudy pageantry and eventual decline of the 15th and 16th centuries, tournaments were the centre of the knightly life. The image of the armoured and surcoated knight on his caparisoned charger remains the epitome of the chivalric ideal. ..." |
 | | The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries (Men at Arms, 125) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1982 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-448-2, ISBN: 0-85045-448-4 "During the Middle Ages, Islam was Christian Europe's only civilized and most troublesome neighbor. The Middle Ages saw almost continual strife between these two distinct cultures. By the time the Frankish Crusaders reached the Middle East at the end of the 11th century, Islam had already incorporated three major races: Arabs, Persians and Turks, each of which contributed different strengths to the armoury of Islam. This title explores t ..." |
 | | Gladiators(1st Edition) 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior) by Stephen Wisdom, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-299-9, ISBN: 1-84176-299-7 "The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: combatants were encouraged to draw their opponents' blood and prolong death. For citizen and caesar, the gladiators created drama through the ..." |
 | | Armies of the German Peasants' War 1524-26 (Men-at-Arms) by Douglas Miller, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2003 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-507-5, ISBN: 1-84176-507-4 "In the 1520s, a brief but savage war broke out in Germany when various insurgent groups rose to overthrow the power structure. The movement took as its emblem a peasant's shoe and the collective title of 'Bundschuh', and this became known as the Peasants' War - although the rebel armies actually included as many townsmen, miners, disaffected knights and mercenary soldiers as rural peasants. The risings involved large armies of up to 18, ..." |
 | | Warrior 72 Imperial Roman Legionary AD 161-284 by Ross Cowan, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2003 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-601-0, ISBN: 1-84176-601-1 "Between AD 161 and 244 the Roman legions were involved in wars and battles on a scale not seen since the late Republic. Legions were destroyed in battle, disbanded for mutiny and rebellion and formed to wage wars of conquest and defence. This volume explores the experience of the imperial legionary, concentrating on Legio II Parthica. Raised by the emperor Septimus Severus in AD 193/4, it was based at Albanum near Rome and as the empero ..." |
 | | Armies of Medieval Russia, 750-1250(1st Edition) (Men-At-Arms Series, 333) by David Nicolle Phd, Angus Mcbride, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1999 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-848-8, ISBN: 1-85532-848-8 "In the centuries following the first expeditions down the great rivers of northern Russia by Viking traders and adventurers, the foundations for a new state were laid. Many influences combined in this colourful culture which grew up first around the great cities of Kiev and Novgorod – Scandinavian, Finnish, Slav, steppe Turkish, Byzantine. By the time of the Mongol invasions of the 12th century the small enclaves of the old pagan Rus’, ..." |
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