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Promontory
Apr 6, 2011
Hi thread, long time lurker, first time caller.

Does anyone have recommendations for modern books about 18th century military history? Back in the day I read books from historians such as André Corvisier and Christopher Duffy, but I've been out of the loop.

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Promontory
Apr 6, 2011

bewbies posted:

I just read Rick Atkinson's new book on the Revolutionary War book and I thought it was one of the best history books I've read in quite a while. Unfortunately, 1) it only covers the first two years of the war and 2) the next two books in the trilogy haven't been published yet and won't be for a while.

Cessna posted:

With Zeal and With Bayonets Only: The British Army on Campaign in North America, 1775–1783 by Spring is quite good.

Fuligin posted:

Crucible of War, by Fred Anderson. It's on the French-Indian War and it's quite good.

Anarchy, by William Dalrimple, is one of the best history books I've read in a while. Covers the East India Company and its expansion into a quasi-state during the fall of the Mughal Empire. Really recommended

Thank you, all of these sound very interesting. It's a fascinating period.

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