is a big fan of the Age of Sail, and these ships really speak to him - he loves transitional eras, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars was one of those.
Eduard Wagner's classic study of the warfare during the Thirty Years' War is a lavishly illustrated tome showcasing the people, uniforms and lives of its soldiers.
It is a superb visual reference for any wargamer of the period, and more than deserves pride of place on any history enthusiast's bookshelf.