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New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalonia

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:59 am
by chema1986
Hi all! for those in the forum who can read Spanish, there is a new book from the "Editorial Almena" Warriors and Battles collection, which , for the first time, deals with the Nine Year's war in the Spanish north eastern frontier, Catalonia, with some nice colour plates of the uniforms of both sides. Hope you find it interesting.
Kind Regards

Chema

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:16 pm
by barr7430
Esto se ve muy bien!

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:02 pm
by Glorfindel
This does sound interesting - thank you for letting us know.

I must admit that it would be very helpful to know if this book will be of interest to the forum members who can't speak Spanish (like me !). I'm probably asking if there are many pictures (or tables of information) that will make this useful to a non-Spanish speaker.


Phil

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:05 pm
by chema1986
Hi!

Well, If you can not read Spanish probably not... but there are 4 colour plates with uniforms of the Spanish and French armies in that front, pictures of several generals and leaders, some maps and photos of some of the castles and fortresses in Catalonia ( very interesting, because they are well preserved). And the history of the campaign on that front from the begining of the war until the peace treaty. It is a shame because this front (as well as the Italian) are normally negleted by British authors who normally favour Flanders and the Glorious Revolution for obvious reasons :P

Cheers

Chema

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:56 am
by yar68
Sounds very interesting, looks like I'll have to get my daughters GCSE Spanish book out!!

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:53 pm
by obriendavid
chema1986 wrote: It is a shame because this front (as well as the Italian) are normally negleted by British authors who normally favour Flanders and the Glorious Revolution for obvious reasons
Because Marlburgh, Barry's favourite general of all time fought there. 8-)
Cheers
Dave

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:38 pm
by Cheriton
barr7430 wrote:Esto se ve muy bien!
Certainly appears to be. Anyone (from the USA or UK) have any experience ordering direct from this publisher?

A visit to the webpage

http://milistoria.it/Apps/WebObjects/Mi ... 1&lang=ita

shows a whole bucketful of tempting titles in this series, mostly on enticing topics topics not covered by Osprey, etc. :D

PS Edit - I just typed in the entire title at US Amazon and had several buying options :shock:

I ordered two other titles from the series as well (1710 & 1714 in Spain) and all three are (supposedly) coming, in a week or two from independent book suppliers...we'll see.

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:38 am
by chema1986
The collection really worths it... In Spanish military history is the better I have ever seen. There are several titles about the 30 & 80 years war, and the peninsular war... but lots of the colonial campaigns of XVIII cent. and our golden age, XVI cent. But If you canĀ“t read Spanish I would not advice to buy them just for the maps and colour plates.

Cheers

Chema

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:47 pm
by Glorfindel
Just had a look at the web site - so many fantastic titles on unusual subjects. I just wish I could speak Spanish ! I wonder whether this Company would consider translation into English ? I might have to ask them and find out...


Phil

Re: New "Osprey campaign like" book of the LoA War in Catalo

Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:55 pm
by Cheriton
Cheriton wrote: PS Edit - I just typed in the entire title at US Amazon and had several buying options :shock:

I ordered two other titles from the series as well (1710 & 1714 in Spain) and all three are (supposedly) coming, in a week or two from independent book suppliers...we'll see.
Had the usual "Your Amazon.com order of Guerreros y batallas 96..." this morning estimating a week to 10 days from US and/or UK independent book dealers. Cost (with shipping $3.99) $28.62; again we will see... :wink:

Cheers,

Michael