"More Furies Than Men: The Irish Brigade" Topic

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has purchased this title yet and if so, your thoughts? Looks intriguing and states that the author has delved into many primary sources regarding the study of the French Irish Brigade. I have quite a few books regarding the IBoF and am wondering if this would be a nice addition. A little pricey but maybe worthwhile. Look forward to any comments.

Cheers!

I can't speak for the editorial content, but the thin shiny paper of Helion's paperback format, with pages that curl back on themselves as soon as you start reading, creates a curious mix of a heavy yet flimsy tome that is awkward to read, at a desk, on your lap, or in bed. I'd recommend to get the Kindle version but as yet that is not available.

I like it, mate. The author uses plenty of footnotes, has a good look at the recruiting issues and the way the Irish troops and their families were treated in France. The focus is more directed at the period from the Boyne to Fontenoy, the treatment of the period 1760 to 1815 is somewhat cursory. What I wasn't aware of (though I should have been aware, if I'd thought about it) was the scale of the politicking and nepotism which was rife in the higher leadership.

In summary it fits in well with my other books (O'Callaghan, Bartlett and Graham), and addresses a few issues that they either skip or gloss over.