Luca Stefano Cristini Bücher

THE TERRIBLE WAR BETWEEN SWITZERLAND AND BORGOGNONS 15th century The Burgundian wars were formally a conflict between the Duke of Burgundy and France led by the Valois dynasty, in which the Swiss Confederation was involved and played a decisive role. The war itself broke out in 1474 and in the following years the Duke of Burgundy, Charles I known as the Bold, was defeated by Swiss soldiers three times on the battlefield, the firsttime at Grandson, and Morat/Murten and after killed in the battle of Nancy. Now these soldiers will be at your disposal to obtain, with little effort, entire armies of battalions of infantry, squadrons of cavalry, batteries of cannons, houses and buildings, trees and much more material needed to create the scenes of your battle. We also explain tricks and modes for a good assembly of the pieces, as well as the official rules for playing wargame. All in 50 pages full of hundreds of soldiers supplied in the standard scale of 25/28mm that you can, for personal use only, photocopy on thicker cardboard and thus get armed with the desired size. So what are you waiting for? Wear the general commander's shoulder pads, equip yourself with a capable table, a practical ruler to measure, a pair of dice and get ready to lead hundreds or thousands of armed in epic and exciting battles of history!

The Fiat C.R.42 Falco was a famous Italian sesquiplane-type, single-seat, single-engine fighter and night fighter biplane with a fixed undercarriage and mixed (part metal and part canvas) metal structure, made by the famous Turin-based manufacturer in the late 1930s. It was used in World War II mainly by the Regia Aeronautica, but was also purchased by countries such as Belgium, Hungary, Finland and Sweden. The 'Falco', as the Italian aircraft was nicknamed, was the last biplane fighter in history to be built in series. Together with the British Gloster Gladiator and the Soviet Polikarpov I-15, (to which it was superior) it was also the last biplane fighter to fight in the Second World War and the last biplane in history to shoot down an enemy aircraft in 1945.

On the 13th of June of 1944, in less than an hour, at least twelve tanks, fourteen armored vehicles, two guns and a scout carrier were destroyed by a single tank. This is the striking feat of Michael Wittmann, the most famous panzer commander of the Second World War. A sensational feat that galvanized even Hitler, who in fact awarded the German officer with the Knight's Cross with Oak Fronds and Swords, the highest honor to which a tank commander could aspire. However Villers-Bocage would be his last undertaking, but certainly the most sensational. Wittman, known in his homeland as the "Black Baron" enters the legend!

This first of three volumes deals with all the artillery pieces of domestic, foreign and pre-war production used and in regular use by the Royal Italian Army in the Second World War. Each weapon is described with one or more colour profiles and an exhaustive sheet on the weapon's technique and characteristics. In the first volume, we will mainly deal with the guns inherited from the First World War, which were either domestically built or obtained as war booty, starting with the smallest calibres. In this volume, we will also present the first part of tractors used for this type of weapon.

Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the years from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniformology development over the past centuries. The Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains four thousand colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed by 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948). The topics discussed start from the early czars until the late nineteenth century. Our new edition has enriched the book with the plates: we revised and colored many of the images so far available just in black and white, as well we found some rare color plates with the collaboration of private collectors. These, together with the first ever English translation, make our collection exclusive and of great value. The Russian army uniforms under the reign of Catherine II the Great is realized on 3 great volumes.

Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the years from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniformology development over the past centuries. The Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains four thousand colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed by 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948). The topics discussed start from the early czars until the late nineteenth century. Our new edition has enriched the book with the plates: we revised and colored many of the images so far available just in black and white, as well we found some rare color plates with the collaboration of private collectors. These, together with the first ever English translation, make our collection exclusive and of great value. The Russian army uniforms under the reign of Catherine II the Great is realized on 3 great volumes.

In this first volume we present all the images realized for the volume: "Histoire del la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814 a 1830". A great work realized in 1890 by Eugène Titeux. The work is in two volumes with a total of 84 color plates. Our edition is based almost entirely on the Viskuezzen collection, which belongs to the NYPL, to whom we are particularly grateful. We left all the captions of the plates in the original French text. All the plates have been extensively restored and, in some parts, reconstructed, since the originals preserved at the NYPL are mostly not in good condition, often assembled in rough cut-outs etc.When Louis XVIII returns to France in 1814, he intends to give back brightness to his house. The order of May 25, 1814 endorses the creation of several units, some of which had already disappeared before the revolution. In 1814, the Maison militaires du Roi consists as follows: Gardes du corps du Roi (five companies); Cent-Suisses (one company); Gardes de la Porte (one company); Gardes de la Prévôté (one company); Gardes du corps du Monsieur (two companies); Mousquetaires du Roi (two companies); Gendarmes de la Garde (one company); Chevau-légers de la Garde (one company); Grenadier at cheval de la Garde (one company).

Count Dracula, a creation of Bram Stoker in 1897, stands as a quintessential figure in vampire lore, blending elements of terror and desire. This character represents the timeless battle between light and darkness, captivating imaginations across generations. As the archetype of the modern vampire, Dracula's influence extends beyond literature into broader cultural contexts, embodying the complex interplay of fear and allure associated with nocturnal beings and monsters.

The second volume delves into the study of artillery pieces from the First World War, focusing on both Italian-made cannons and those acquired from Austro-Hungarian sources after Italy's victory from 1915 to 1918. This comprehensive analysis builds on the first volume, providing detailed insights into the evolution and significance of these artillery pieces in the context of the war.

Exploring the 16th and 17th centuries, this work delves into the lives of knights and cavalry skirmishes, highlighting the martial traditions and equestrian techniques of the time. It features detailed illustrations and insights from Jacob de Gheyn and A. De Bruyn, showcasing their contributions to the art of combat and horsemanship. The book emphasizes the importance of training and discipline in developing skilled cavalrymen, offering a rich historical perspective on the evolution of knightly warfare and equestrian practices.