https://www.amazon.co.uk/English-Civil-War-Concise-Kingdoms/dp/1472829727/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+english+civil+war+atlas&qid=1601634344&sr=8-1
Saw this on TMP
Not cheap but it does look really good.
I shall buy one and let others know how it is.
martin :)
That looks like a great find, Martin - just published last month.
I don't normally like hardbacks (too heavy, too much space) but for an atlas it's probably the best format.
I am now quite tempted myself...
Simon
As much as I'd prefer to support independent book shops, a £22 discount on a book that has been out for about a month - it has to be done. Just ordered mine.
Book Depository (OK, not that small, but also not Amazon) has it at the same discounted price as Amazon.
Simon
Review on this blog:
http://jjwargames.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-english-civil-war-atlas-and-concise.html
Neil
If it is anywhere as good as Nick Lipscombe's Peninsular War Atlas then it will be a must.
John
His previous work and career give me confidence.
Better than any "dribbler" who refers to the armies as "factions" or "warbands".
martin :)
There's a recent ECW podcast that talks to the author which is quite good. Damned if I can remember what the podcast is called. So all in all not that useful of a post really.
Quote from: Sean Clark on October 02, 2020, 09:56:53 PM
There's a recent ECW podcast that talks to the author which is quite good. Damned if I can remember what the podcast is called. So all in all not that useful of a post really.
Mark Turnbull's Cavalier Cast
Episode 10, here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cavaliercast-the-civil-war-in-words/id1521758820
Simon
My copy arrived this morning. Seriously weighty volume. It's massive. Really does need an index though.
From my cursory look it doesn't appear to have anything new, just collates lots of other stuff into one volume. Surprised that the Roundway Down map is still sticking to the old location and not taking into account the archaeological evidence which would move the main battle and retreat north.
I have received my copy of the atlas. My, that was very quick time indeed. Congratulations on the turn around time. Impressive.
The battle maps are clear. The maps include clear ground scales, dispositions and surrounding features.
I don't think anyone could have produced a better book.
Ten out of ten.
Any criticism would be churlish.
Put this one down as a good buy.
martin :)
Quote from: Radar on October 02, 2020, 01:22:51 PM
As much as I'd prefer to support independent book shops, a £22 discount on a book that has been out for about a month - it has to be done. Just ordered mine.
My sentiments entirely about supporting the independents but I also succumbed with that much of a saving. My wife is buying it for my Christmas present , so this enabled me to buy another ECW hardback book with the saving. I do not feel too guilty about all this as during the Covid crisis I have been buying at least one book a month direct from Helion. Sometimes two when they have their 20% sale days on. Next month I'm lining this one up, THE CAMPAIGNS OF SIR WILLIAM WALLER, 1642-1645: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-campaigns-of-sir-william-waller-1642-1645-.php?sid=5e74b5e5dd20db88621701538f30585f
Quote from: Colonel Kilgore on October 02, 2020, 01:53:30 PM
Book Depository (OK, not that small, but also not Amazon) has it at the same discounted price as Amazon.
Simon
No coincidence as I think that since 2011 Book Depository has been owned by Amazon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_Depository
Quote from: pigsticker on October 16, 2020, 08:21:51 PM
Quote from: Colonel Kilgore on October 02, 2020, 01:53:30 PM
Book Depository (OK, not that small, but also not Amazon) has it at the same discounted price as Amazon.
Simon
No coincidence as I think that since 2011 Book Depository has been owned by Amazon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_Depository
Oh Ray - you've spoiled my illusion that I was avoiding the big bad tax evader... ::)
At least they were able to provide me with a copy of Osprey's MexRev book when my Amazon copy got lost en route (presumably fell off the back of a lorry into the hands of a wargamer that's following Martin's new range with close interest...?) and then they told me they had no more in stock....
Simon
I recently caught an excellent 'live' on-line talk that the author gave at the National Army Museum about his methodology on this book. It is available here, though I'm not sure how long for, so best spend an hour on this sooner rather than later: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/civilwaratlas.
NB: Move the scroller in for 8 minutes for the start.
ok, I've resisted temptation for several minutes and read some reviews before buying, thus it doesn't count as an impulse purchase...
Brian
Mine arrived today, lots of detail, excellent reference book
Stewart
I've just unwrapped mine today too. It's big! And much more than an atlas.
I'm unqualified to critique, but the "concise history" looks very good and quite extensive. The book also includes army compositions and a useful little summary of formations and tactics, with a nod to the 30 Years War.
As mentioned by others, both the campaign and battle maps are very clear: I do like the use of flags to make clear the allegiance of the forces.
An index would have been nice, but that's me being churlish. I just need to buy another bookshelf to put this on...
Simon