Galloglass 1250–1600 Gaelic Mercenary Warrior
by Cannan, Fergus; Ó’Brógáin, SeánFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-03-23
Publisher(s): Osprey Publishing
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Summary
Insights into the daily lives of history's fighting men and women, past and present, detailing their motivation, training, tactics, weaponry and experiences
Author Biography
Fergus Cannan is a historian and writer descended from a long line of Highland warriors and chieftains. He is currently Collections Liaison Manager at the Victoria and Albert Museum, having previously been Assistant Curator of Sculpture. He writes on arms and armor, Gaelic social history and folklore. Fergus was educated at King's College London (BA History with War Studies and AKC) and Bristol University (MA Medieval Studies), has also written three volumes in the Commando graphic novel series, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Chronology | p. 4 |
| Recruitment | p. 6 |
| 'Home' to Ireland | |
| Irish galloglass | |
| Training and Selection | p. 13 |
| The hereditary tradition | |
| England's 'foul over-sight' | |
| Appearance | p. 17 |
| Clothing | |
| Armour | |
| Weapons | |
| Conditions of Service | p. 24 |
| Contracts and bonds of vassalage | |
| Freelance galloglass | |
| Ranks and unit structure | |
| The consabal | |
| Pay and rations | |
| Diet | |
| Billets and accommodation | |
| Discipline in the ranks | |
| Accommodation for the officers | |
| On Campaign | p. 33 |
| Irish armies | |
| Raiding | |
| The dynamics of the raid | |
| Making camp | |
| The Galloglass Experience of Battle | p. 36 |
| Before the battle | |
| Surprise and night attacks | |
| Standing guard | |
| Vanguard and attack | |
| To hand blows | |
| The defensive screen | |
| Rearguard actions | |
| Ambushes | |
| Victory over the English: Meath 1423 | |
| Galloglass against galloglass: Knockdoe 1504 | |
| Loyalty to the end: Monasternenagh 1579 | |
| Ethos and Motivation | p. 44 |
| Odium humanitatis | |
| Famine and homicide | |
| Vassals and empire builders | |
| The lord's galloglass | |
| Into government service | |
| Constables of the Pale | |
| Retirement and reward | |
| 'Like anatomies of death' | |
| The galloglass and the keys to heaven | |
| Places to Visit | p. 59 |
| Glossary | p. 60 |
| Select Bibliography | p. 62 |
| Index | p. 64 |
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