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Author : Michèle Byam
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2000-06-14
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0789458365
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
Author : Charles John Ffoulkes
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781605204116
As soon as the armed man realized that iron and steel were the best defences for his body, he would naturally insist that some sort of a guarantee should be given him of the efficacy of the goods supplied by his armourer. This system of proving armour would be effected by using those weapons commonly in use, and these, in the early times, were the sword, the axe, the lance, the bow, and the crossbow. The latter seems to have been the more common forms of proof, though as late as the seventeenth century we have evidence that armour was proved with the "estramaon" or sword blow. -from "The Proof of Armour" Not a history of defensive armor but rather a guide to the actual making of armor, as well as the regulations that governed the artisans who made it, this is a fascinating-and practical-handbook on the production, selling, and wearing metal traditional medieval body armor. First published in 1912, this classic book-by British historian and author CHARLES JOHN FFOULKES (1868-1947), curator of London's Royal Armouries-draws on records of the time to detail the tools and appliances of the trade, the decoration and cleaning of armor, the use of leather and fabrics, and much more to offer a complete reference for readers of period fiction and history, wargamers, costumers, and anyone fascinated by the craft of the armorer. This replica of the 1912 edition is complete with all of the original diagrams, illustrations, and photos.
Author : George Cameron Stone
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486131290
DIVIndispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures. /div
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756689513
DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!
Author : E. Jaiwant Paul
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 8174363408
Tracing the development of the weapons of the Indian warrior, from the earliest to modern times, this text also provides illustrations of a wide variety of the arms and armour discussed.
Author : J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486155890
DIVRichly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations. /div
Author : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Armor, Medieval
ISBN : 0948092777
The idea of late medieval arms and armour often conjures up images of lumbering warriors, clad in heavy plate armour, hacking away at with each other with enormous weapons - depictions perpetuated in both bad literature and bad movies. In this introductory guide, replete with fabulous photography and marvellous anecdotes, internationally-renowned edged weapons expert Robert Woosnam-Savage describes the brutal reality of personal protection and attack in the so-called 'age of chivalry'. From Bannockburn to Bosworth, Poitiers to Pavia, this book is an indispensable introduction to an iconic era.
Author : Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486319940
Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.
Author : Harold Leslie Peterson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 048641244X
Finest single-volume survey of Colonial weaponry covers firearms, ammunition, edged weapons, and armor. Over 300 illus.
Author : Philadelphia Museum of Art,Dirk H. Breiding
Publisher : Highlights from the Philadelph
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0876332920
Through the exceptional permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this book looks at arms and armor as art--from warfare to war games, from hunting to the pursuit of glory The Philadelphia Museum of Art's holdings of arms and armor are among the finest of their kind in the world. Presenting nearly 100 masterpieces from the collection, this lavishly illustrated volume includes complete armors and armor elements, swords, firearms and crossbows, staff weapons, horse equipment, and related accessories. Drawn for the most part from the princely armories of Europe, these objects represent the epitome of the armorer's art, and many are published here in color for the first time. The engaging text by Dirk H. Breiding summarizes the latest scholarship and discusses how the museum's collection--the core of which consists of a 1977 bequest by the distinguished connoisseur and scholar Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch (1884-1976)--has evolved over the years. This volume reveals how arms and armor--uniting art, fashion, design, politics, and technology--can be seen as unique expressions of human creativity.
Author : Tobias Capwell,Wallace Collection (London, England),David Edge,Jeremy Warren
Publisher : Paul Holberton Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0900785861
"With its selection of masterpieces of European arms and armour, this book provides both an overview of some of the treasures of the collection and a wonderful survey of European arms and armour. I hope it will whet the appetite of readers to want to move on to our new Complete Digital Catalogue of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, with its more than 7000 stunning photographs and full texts of all the previous catalogues."--"Director's foreword", p. 7.
Author : SPRING CHRISTOPHER
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1993-10-17
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006028778
Using eyewitness accounts of travelers and missionaries to Africa, the oral history of Africans, and the visual evidence of the weapons themselves, Spring builds a comprehensive cultural and ethnographic survey of traditional arms and armor from several centuries ago to the present.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465450968
Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.
Author : Natasha Bennett
Publisher : Arms and Armour Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0948092890
"The fabled treasures of China span thousands of years of history. From the exotic Silk Road to the mysterious Great Wall, China's allure is as vast as the country itself. Here, Natasha Bennett introduces the fascinating world of Chinese arms and armour in the Royal Armouries' collection. Offering a colourful insight into one of the world's earliest civilisations, she chronicles the development of personal weapons and armour from the late Bronze Age to the early twentieth century. It is ideal for anyone interested in the military and material culture of this absorbing land." --Publisher's website.
Author : Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani
Publisher : Legat Verlag
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Armor
ISBN : 3932942221
This book is the result of more than a decade of intensive research in the field of Iranian arms and armor, illustrating for the first time selected arrays from 10 Iranian museums. The topic is introduced with a general overview of Iranian history with particular emphasis on military history. Drawing from more than 500 sources, this study also includes an overview of the development of historical copper, bronze, iron, and steel weapons such as swords, bows, maces, axes, shields, armor, and more. In-depth information regarding the classification of the various artifacts is also presented, and different signatures on swords and other weapons are illustrated within the treatise, exploring each item in its cultural setting. A chapter dedicated to the martial arts and warrior training in ancient Iran, traces of which are still evident in the modern culture, is also featured.