A wonderful new book on Russian uniforms in the 19th century, specifically focusing on the era around 1830 during the reign of Nicholas I (1825-1855). This volume showcases the work of Belousov Lev Aleksandrovich (1806-1864), a distinguished artist from St. Petersburg. Known for his collaboration with Viskovatov, Belousov's artistry shines through in this collection, featuring around a hundred meticulously crafted [...] like the extensive works dedicated to Viskovatov, this publication benefits from the expertise of our dear friend Mark Conrad, who has translated the original text. This book offers a detailed and visually captivating exploration of military attire from a pivotal period in Russian history, providing a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts [...] new edition, the first ever published in English, both on paper and digital format, boasts an interesting series of very finest color plates of uniformology. This volume is based on 100 color plates around, always accompanied by the original translated text which describes the subjects of the plates.
A unique work in its genre, a must have in any respecting collection!