History of Armour 1100-1700

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Military
Cover of the book History of Armour 1100-1700 by Paul F Walker, Crowood
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul F Walker ISBN: 9781847975157
Publisher: Crowood Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Crowood Language: English
Author: Paul F Walker
ISBN: 9781847975157
Publisher: Crowood
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Crowood
Language: English

The History of Armour 1100 - 1700 offers a detailed account of how armour developed through the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil War eras, carefully itemizing the subtle changes over a six hundred year period. Each chapter focuses on an individual area of body protection, charting the evolution of each piece over time, from helmets and chest protection to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons. The book also encompasses the use of weaponry and its evolution, including protection for the horse.With the aid of the author's superb photographs and illustrations, the book looks at how fashions, as well as its protective qualities, influenced the style of armour. Valuable information has been acquired through the study of effigies over a number of years, and using these existing artifacts, supplemented by the author's meticulous illustrations and practical knowlege of armour construction, it has been possible to reconstruct the design and appearance of a wide range of armour. A meticulous study of the development of the knight's protective armour and weaponry over a six hundred year period. Through the study of effigies over a number of years, the author has been able to reconstruct the design of a wide range of armour. An invaluable resource for historians, re-enactors, collectors and all those with an interest in miltiary or medieval history. Superbly illustrated with 275 colour photographs and illustrations. Paul Walker gives lectures in armour and weapons for English Heritage and has a lifelong interest in historical warfare.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The History of Armour 1100 - 1700 offers a detailed account of how armour developed through the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil War eras, carefully itemizing the subtle changes over a six hundred year period. Each chapter focuses on an individual area of body protection, charting the evolution of each piece over time, from helmets and chest protection to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons. The book also encompasses the use of weaponry and its evolution, including protection for the horse.With the aid of the author's superb photographs and illustrations, the book looks at how fashions, as well as its protective qualities, influenced the style of armour. Valuable information has been acquired through the study of effigies over a number of years, and using these existing artifacts, supplemented by the author's meticulous illustrations and practical knowlege of armour construction, it has been possible to reconstruct the design and appearance of a wide range of armour. A meticulous study of the development of the knight's protective armour and weaponry over a six hundred year period. Through the study of effigies over a number of years, the author has been able to reconstruct the design of a wide range of armour. An invaluable resource for historians, re-enactors, collectors and all those with an interest in miltiary or medieval history. Superbly illustrated with 275 colour photographs and illustrations. Paul Walker gives lectures in armour and weapons for English Heritage and has a lifelong interest in historical warfare.

More books from Crowood

Cover of the book Forty Years of Airfix Toys by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Edward Prior by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Weathering for Railway Modellers by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Scratch-Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Farm and Rural Building Conversions by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Drawing and Painting Insects by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Hockey Drills by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Tennis by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Painting Expressive Watercolour by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book VW Transporter and Microbus Specification Guide 1967-1979 by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Contemporary Perspective on GWR Signalling by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book The Rover K-Series Engine by Paul F Walker
Cover of the book Building a Garage by Paul F Walker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy