MMP Books 49951 Armies across History: Armies of the Italian Risorgimento EN – unique guide to the armies of the Risorgimento

MMP Books 49951 Armies across History: Armies of the Italian Risorgimento EN is a unique, English-language publication dedicated to modelers, historians, and military enthusiasts interested in the Risorgimento period—a key stage in European history leading to the unification of Italy. The book is part of the renowned Armies across History series by MMP Books, known for its high publishing quality and reliability of information.

• Format: book, softcover
• Language: English
• Content: richly illustrated with numerous color uniform plates
• Historical period: 1848-1870, Springtime of Nations and Risorgimento (19th century)
• Armies: Kingdom of Piedmont, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Papal States, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Duchy of Modena, Duchy of Parma
• Additionally: armies of revolutionary states and foreign volunteer formations
• Illustrations: numerous color plates presenting, for example, the Bersaglieri and Papal Zouaves
• Category: modeling book – historical reference source

Applications and unique values

This title surpasses competing publications in both the number and quality of illustrations—high-class color plates depict the characteristic uniforms in great detail, making it a perfect reference source for historical modelers. The book contains an in-depth analysis of not only regular armies but also ephemeral revolutionary formations and many volunteer corps arriving from abroad to support the Italian national cause. It is an invaluable aid for building dioramas and figures in 1/72, 1/35, or larger scales—providing guidance both for accurate painting and historical placement of units.

Who do we recommend it for?

We recommend this book to advanced modelers, reenactors, and collectors, as well as all enthusiasts of 19th-century military and history. Thanks to its reliable studies, clear descriptions, and wealth of illustrations, it also serves as a handbook for those creating custom model conversions or reconstructing historical uniforms.

Difficulty level as a reference source: 1/5 – ideal for both beginners and advanced modelers!