Reliability of Osprey Books as Historical Source

How historically accurate are the Osprey Publishing history books?

Osprey Publishing has a massive library of historical books on a very diverse range of topics, and I've always treated the information in ...

Reliability of Osprey Books as Historical Source - Totalwar.org

I wonder how reliable is Osprey & its drawings for serious in-depth historical research? I consider it good and concise for info and the drawings are very good.

Osprey and Sources -- myArmoury.com

They do publish books on obscure topics which most trade publishers would not consider, and they commission some excellent historical art ( ...

Accuracy of osprey books - Roman Army Talk

They have their place, but I wouldn't use them as the anchor for my collection. That being said, I own slightly more than a dozen of them. Mostly of the " ...

Opinions requested about Osprey books - Reaper Mini Forum

Can I ask people's considered opinions about the history reference books from Osprey Publishing? I had been vaguely aware of them Wherever ...

How Accurate are Osprey Publishing? - SpaceBattles

I notice that Osprey books are very numerous and there are still many older editions about (that are rendered out of date due to facts either ...

Are Osprey books always historically accurate ? | TaleWorlds Forums

"Are Osprey books always historically accurate ?" Yes they are, and don't you ever question it! :razz: Like any book, it has to be read ...

Osprey and the Value of Military History - Keith Harris History

All of these books are expertly written by authors well-versed in their fields, and they are all beautifully illustrated with full-color maps ...

Osprey Books? - StarDestroyer.Net BBS

I've found the ones written by David Nicolle to be pretty accurate, though if you factor out the maps, diagrams, color plates and photos, you ...

[OT] Your view on Osprey books - Total War Center Forums

Osprey books offer a magnificient collection of historical readings to casual readers. They also have the most talented illustration artists around.

Accuracy of osprey books - RomanArmyTalk

They have their place, but I wouldn't use them as the anchor for my collection. That being said, I own slightly more than a dozen of them.

Osprey Publishing | Relic Hunting & Collecting - Civil War Talk

Osprey books are very useful to miniature painters and wargamers. They are a great starting point for research, but are sometimes hit and miss in their quality.

The Publishing Pivot of Osprey Books - Scott Walker

Osprey has garnered a well-earned reputation in the military and history communities for producing well-written, beautifully-illustrated works ...

Osprey Aviation Books: Which Ones Are Inaccurate?

I'm sure many of you are much more well informed than I, insofar as historical accuracy. I have caught a couple of mistakes here and there, as ...

Osprey Publishing: A Comprehensive Guide to Military History and ...

At Osprey, the commitment to quality is evident. Each publication undergoes rigorous research, ensuring accuracy and depth. This dedication has cemented ...

Osprey Miltary Books PDF's anyone read them?

IMHO...you can not find a more accurate detailed Information on War in general. ... As far as history books tho they really only give you the bare ...

Why Osprey Publishing is good and how to handle its content

Comments5 · New Osprey Military History Titles · The 3 Best (& Worst) Osprey Historical Games · How the Ottomans Took Over Western Anatolia - ...

Osprey Publishing Men-at-Arms books, hate them or love them?

Their fortification books are very good; there are several on Civil War fortifications and even one on Maori gunfighter pas.

[TMP] "Best and Worst Osprey books ?" Topic - The Miniatures Page

In all, I felt almost cheated. The book had lots going for it but failed utterly in satisfying my wargaming needs. Instead, it concentrated on ...

[OT] Your view on Osprey books - Total War Center Forums

Ive nothing against osprey books.i just hate the way some people on the forum use them as some sort of bible to historical accuracy. Many a time here some ...