{"product_id":"la-guerra-di-sardegna-e-di-sicilia-1717-1720-vol-2-1-detailed","title":"La guerra di Sardegna e di Sicilia 1717-1720 vol-2\/1 - Detailed","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this review of La guerra di Sardegna e di Sicilia 1717-1720 vol-2\/1 the focus is on readers interested in military history and uniform studies; the book delivers a focused examination of the Spanish army's role in the four-year conflict across Sardinia and Sicily. The reviewer found the volume most valuable for researchers and collectors because it concentrates on organization, uniforms and campaign participation rather than broad political narrative, making it a useful specialist reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on Spanish forces:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish army's participation in the 1717-1720 campaign, clarifying troop movements and engagements on both islands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform and organization analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniform descriptions and organizational details help reenactors and modelers understand ranks, unit distinctions and period appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a wider series:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the second volume in a multi-part study, it complements the first volume's Sabaudian perspective and sets context for the forthcoming third volume on Austrian and British forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian-language scholarship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written in Italian, the book draws on regionally focused sources and offers nuance useful to scholars comfortable with the language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePictorial and documentary emphasis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrations and documentary references support textual descriptions, aiding visual comparison for historians and collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorians of early 18th century Mediterranean warfare, uniform researchers and military collectors will find this volume particularly rewarding because of its concentrated treatment of Spanish units and their uniforms. The emphasis on organization makes it a practical reference for reenactors and modellers seeking accurate period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders looking for a general political history of the war or an English-language overview should look elsewhere; this volume assumes familiarity with the conflict framework presented in the first volume and prioritizes military detail over broad narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated coverage of the Spanish army gives depth on unit roles and deployment during the 1717-1720 campaign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed uniform descriptions and images support accurate visual research and reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement within a structured series enhances value for collectors who will use multiple volumes together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian language text limits accessibility for non-Italian readers seeking a quick overview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a specialist volume, it is less useful for readers wanting a broad political or naval history of the conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLa guerra di Sardegna e di Sicilia 1717-1720 vol-2\/1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldiers, Weapons \u0026amp; Uniforms 700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItalian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubject focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpanish army participation, organization and uniforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated volumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume 1 (Sabaudian view) and planned Volume 3 (Austrian army and British fleet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthors\/Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiancarlo Boeri; Paolo Giacomone Piana; Jose-Luis Mirecki; Guglielmo Aimaretti; Roberto Vela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa guerra di Sardegna e di Sicilia vol-2\/1 is a focused specialist resource for those studying early 18th century military uniforms and Spanish army organization; it pairs well with the other series volumes and represents good value for researchers who need detailed visual and organizational reference material in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book in English?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume is published in Italian and is best used by readers who can work in that language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cover all sides of the conflict?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume concentrates on the Spanish army; the first volume covers the Sabaudian perspective and the third will address Austrian and British forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for reenactors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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