by Eryk Stefan Jadaszewski

"Polish Re-Enactors Handbook - A Guide to 17th Century Living History in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth" is an exciting guide to the fascinating world of 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth living history and re-enacting.  Readers will be amazed by the wealth of military history and the diverse cultures that the Commonwealth has to offer.  The book was designed to expand knowledge in developing a period persona, historically accurate kit (costume, weaponry and tools) and serve as an inspiration to start your own local group  or join an existing one.

Everything you need to know to get started as a 17th century Polish Winged Hussar or Pancerni Cossak, Light cavalryman, Infantryman, Dragoon, Artilleryman, Tatar, Kozak or noblewoman.

Chapter Headings:
A Brief History of the Region
The Peoples of the 17th Century
Goals of Re-Enacting
Suggested Basic Equipment
Your Period Persona
Starting A Group
Ethics and Standards
Wars of the Period
Period Glossary
Period Food and Mannerisms
Songs and Toasts
How to make a Kolpak
Religion in the Period
he Winged Hussars
Elements of the Hussar Armor
The Pancerni Cossacks and Gear
The Light Cavalry
Dragoons and Infantry
Artillery
Kozaks and Tatars
Nobelwomen
Townsfolk, Peasants and Merchants
Husaria Tour of Poland
Links to Groups
Links to Suppliers
Reference Materials