{"product_id":"the-armies-of-the-french-revolution-uniforms-and-equipment-9781526792334","title":"The Armies of the French Revolution: Uniforms and Equipment","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrench Revolutionary army uniforms were diverse, strictly regulated, meticulously recorded, inspected, and visually documented before Napoleon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Revolutionary period was marked by upheaval for France and its army. The early Republic's military comprised former Royal Army members and revolutionary volunteers, reflecting diversity in their uniforms. Despite the chaos, records were meticulously maintained, and Paul L. Dawson examined thousands of documents from the Service Historique Armée du Terre in Paris to detail the uniforms worn before Napoleon's rise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoldiers' clothing followed strict regulations, with each item assigned a specific lifespan. Regular inspections assessed uniform conditions, and unserviceable items were returned and replaced. Repairs were logged, and soldiers bore the costs of replacements. A regiment's clothing officer managed equipment purchases for enlisted men, while officers supplied their own uniforms. The regimental council ensured purchases met quality standards, recorded in a Register of Uniforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspection returns and registers provide unprecedented insights into Revolutionary army uniforms, much of which was previously unpublished. Though not all regiments' data were found, Dawson's research offers the most accurate depiction to date. His book combines detailed records with illustrations and photographs of rare surviving items, giving readers a unique visual and historical perspective on soldiers' appearances during this transformative era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul L. Dawson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frontline Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.77h x 6.86w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781526792334","brand":"Frontline Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398176006281,"sku":"9781526792334","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_12d8c8b4-c8b3-4d25-9977-f9dd6b6ae083.jpg?v=1773727937","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-armies-of-the-french-revolution-uniforms-and-equipment-9781526792334","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}