The Martini-Henry Rifle by Stephen Manning
A noted authority on colonial warfare employs first-hand accounts and specially commissioned colour artwork to tell the absorbing story of this powerful single-shot breechloaders origins, battlefield use and lasting impact.Dr Stephen Manning is an expert in Victorian colonial warfare and the owner of two original Martini-Henry rifles. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter and the author of numerous books including Evelyn Wood VC: Pillar of Empire (Pen & Sword, 2007) and Soldiers of the Queen: Victorian Colonial Conflict in the Words of Those who Fought (The History Press, 2009).
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780965062 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780965060 |
| Title | The Martini-Henry Rifle |
| Author | Stephen Manning |
| Series | Weapon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2013-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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