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Based on a genuine memoir by an officer named D'Artagnan, Dumas published The Three Musketeers.
The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qualify for commission into the regular army, but the academy was not just a schoolroom - the Musketeers served in all major battles and campaigns of the period; their reputation for bravery was well deserved.
This title explores the history behind the legends created by Dumas. Drawing on historical and fascinating accounts the truth of this most colourful and flamboyant of units is revealed.
The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qualify for commission into the regular army, but the academy was not just a schoolroom - the Musketeers served in all major battles and campaigns of the period; their reputation for bravery was well deserved.
This title explores the history behind the legends created by Dumas. Drawing on historical and fascinating accounts the truth of this most colourful and flamboyant of units is revealed.
Based on a genuine memoir by an officer named D'Artagnan, Dumas published The Three Musketeers.
The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qua...
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René Chartrand is a freelance writer and historical consultant. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist who has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of 10th-century armies to the daily life of the British Redcoat. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist who has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of 10th-century armies to the daily life of the British Redcoat. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.
René Chartrand is a freelance writer and historical consultant. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist who has illustrated numerous t...
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