Surprisingly he wasn't at either Colours or SELWG which for him is unusual. I actually dropped him an e-mail earlier today to see if he was okay. So any...
I'm getting real concerned about Gareth. I've not heard back on the efforts to reach him by email. Is there a way to physically check in on him. He is one of...
It's very quite out there. You're probably going to shows, playing games and having fun. You guys make me sick. (Being eaten up with envy is sick isn't it?) So...
Hi Rich, How about the "arquebussee?" As in one of your pikemen gets plugged by a wastrel. Jeff (one who remembers your many pro-pike sentiments on REMPAS) ......
Good grief! In order to hold Rich at bay, we may have to change the name of the society to 'Shot and Pike.' Firepower is "where it's at." Next thing we know...
Rich, On a point of amateur philology arquebus is derived from the German hackenbusch cognate with the English hackbutt/hagbut. As the renaissance was a time...
I notice that Mr. Knapton is exhibiting his usual diplomacy and continues to show himself a master of understatement.... Nevertheless he reaise several issues...
Ahh Aside from the etymology of the word "Renaissance" (actually is it not a Latin base rather than French ?) all historians would agree that the period after...
Rich, I like the current name. It is a good name for a 16th-17th century club. ~Mark To Mr. Mark, I like the current name also. So why all the fuss? Like I ...
... I agree with you 100%. Society issues should be posted here. I have tried to stay within the letter of the law. Any discussions of the name of the journal...
Rich I don't think your an Ass .. I think your doing what you do best ..
provoking discussion on what essentially is a discussion forum .. and low
and behold...
Indeed, and all that is wonderful and different in the east would be lost as well, except where, perhaps, it interacted with a 'Renaissance' Army. As to...
... Yes Stephen I think all is taken with a sense of humor. However, I'm onto you. You're just try to get me to react and write a brilliant counter-argument to...
Damn - will have to try a different tack. Oh no ! that would be naval warfare and I don't do floaty things. Think I'll just give up and go to bed..... ...
No need to worry - I spoke to Gareth on Tuesday evening. He is quite healthy although he was a bit under the weather during the Summer. Pallas Armata is on...
Ian Dickie is looking for some articles from our period, ideally two ECW and two others. Article length needs to be between 1700 and 4000 words with ...
There are a couple of interesting dates in the National Army Museum's Calendar of Events for the first half of 2004 which will be of interest to members : May...
Just to update before Xmas. The Society has published two new books in the last few weeks. "The Art of Gunnery" by Nathaniel Nye, transcribed with an ...
Gentlemen, I am in the process of painting up units for the Irish army of James II for the Battle of the Boyne. Specifically I was looking for additional...
Bill I am working on a much revised "Army of James II" for publication by the Society (hopefully towards the end of next year), and this is expanded top cover ...
Steve Looking at the Dalton Irish Army lists for Charles II, Galmoys horse
(Formerly the Earl of Ossory's Horse) dated back to 1661 and is listed in
1670 as...
Bill, Daniel O'Brien, 3rd Viscount Clare raised 2 Regiments of infantry and one of dragoons for the service of James II. The dragoons' uniforms were scarlet...
Gentlemen, Thank you all for your kind and prompt responses to my request. Every little bit of information helps and is greatly appreciated. The whole period...
I know this has been mentioned before but here's the link - looks like a great exhibition. How about a Society trip to see it ? http://www.turks.org.uk/...
