Polish Re-Enactors Handbook: A Guide To 17Th Century Living History In The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - Paperback

by Eryk Stefan Jadaszewski (Author)

The Polish Re-enactors Handbook is a fascinating look into living history and military re-enactors in the 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Whether you are new to living history or a seasoned re-enactor this book will assist you with well researched information on period clothing, weapons and armor. Also discussed are period foods, mannerisms and other aspects of this rich and diverse culture. Reader will enjoy the high quality photographs of re-enactors and period iconography which will guide you through this fascinating time. This handbook will also explain in detail the different types of soldiers raised across the kingdom such as winged hussars, Cossacks, infantry and artillery. Lastly, there are links to Polish re-enacting groups, recommendations for references and suppliers. There is also info. on historical tours to Poland.

Author Biography

Eryk Jadaszewski, born and raised in rural Florida and learn to speak as a boy and always had an interest in Polish history especially the Winged Hussars. In 1998 Eryk and his family moved to rural New Hampshire and by 2002 he was one of the founding members of the Czarniecki Division, a 17th century Polish re-enacting group based in New England. In 2003 Eryk started making his first suits of hussar armor and by 2005 had open Polish Hussar Supply Plus and has been making replicas of Polish cavalry armor and weaponry full time. Much of the armor is made in the traditional way on his anvil. The company also creates period Eastern European clothing and accessories for customers all over the world. He has been to Poland a number of times to visit family, study Polish armor first hand, participate in re-enactments and lead historical tours. Eryk lives in Dublin, NH with his wife and 2 sons.