Galloglass 1250–1600

Gaelic Mercenary Warrior

Galloglass 1250–1600 cover

Galloglass 1250–1600

Gaelic Mercenary Warrior

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Galloglass, from the Gaelic gallóglaigh for 'foreign warriors', were mercenaries from the Western Isles of Scotland who fought in the retinues of Irish magnates from the mid-13th century until the early 17th century. This work looks at the clan and family structures of the galloglass, their performance in battle, their weapons and armor and how these were made and by whom. The unique fighting skills and tactics of the galloglass are also studied, as well as how they were organized on the battlefield and their command structures and systems of rank.

Table of Contents

Introduction/ Chronology/ Recruitment/ Training and Selection/ Appearance/ Conditions of Service/ On Campaign/ The Galloglass Experience/ Ethos and Motivation/ Select Bibliography/ Places to Visit/ Glossary/ Index

Product details

Published 10 Mar 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846035777
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 30 b/w; 33 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 143
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Seán Ó’Brógáin

Seán Ó’Brógáin lives and works in Donegal, I…

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