What is the general consensus on books by Osprey Publishing?

My answer would be good in general, but it particularly depends on the author.

Rene Chartrand, for instance, is superb. I believe he worked for the Canadian National Park system for years, and he is a true scholar. I buy his books sight unseen at this point. My best friend is the Director of the U.S. Army's Military History Institute, and an 18th c. historian himself and shares my opinion of Chartrand.

Gary Zaboly has done a lot of work on Roger's Rangers over the years, and while I wouldn't quite put him in Chartrand's class, I would still generally endorse his work.



I own all the books you listed except the Patriot Militiaman one and would recommend them.