Arms And Armour Of Late Medieval Europe

Author : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Armor, Medieval
ISBN : 0948092777

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Arms and Armour of Late Medieval Europe by Robert C. Woosnam-Savage Pdf

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 : Ewart Oakeshott
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843837206

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European Weapons and Armour by Ewart Oakeshott Pdf

The story of arms in Western Europe from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution. A treasury of information based on solid scholarship, anyone seeking a factual and vivid account of the story of arms from the Renaissance period to the Industrial Revolution will welcome this book. The author chooses as his starting-point the invasion of Italy by France in 1494, which sowed the dragon's teeth of all the successive European wars; the French invasion was to accelerate the trend towards new armaments and new methods of warfare. The authordescribes the development of the handgun and the pike, the use and style of staff-weapons, mace and axe and war-hammer, dagger and dirk and bayonet. He shows how armour attained its full Renaissance splendour and then suffered itssorry and inevitable decline, culminating in the Industrial Revolution, with its far-reaching effects on military armaments. Above all, he follows the long history of the sword, queen of weapons, to the late eighteenth century, when it finally ceased to form a part of a gentleman's every-day wear. Lavishly illustrated. EWART OAKESHOTT was one of the world's leading authorities on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other works on the subject include Records of the Medieval Sword and The Sword in the Age of Chivalry.

Author : David Edge,John Miles Paddock
Publisher : Crescent
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029541336

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Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight by David Edge,John Miles Paddock Pdf

An illustrated survey of knights, their weapons, their battles and wars, and tournaments. Includes glossary of terms and an appendix detailing construction of armor.

Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786462513

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Medieval Armies and Weapons in Western Europe by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf

The Middle Ages are commonly divided into three periods--early, high or central, and late. Each period was marked by its own crises and wars, and the weapons and fighters reflected the technological and other advancements being made. This book is a richly illustrated history of warfare in Western Europe during those years. Part One, the early Middle Ages, covers the late Romans, the Germanic invaders and Byzantines, the Franks, the Vikings and Hungarians, and the Anglo-Saxons and Normans in England. Part Two, the high or central Middle Ages, considers the feudal system, knights and chivalry, knights at war, infantrymen, land warfare, siege and naval warfare, crusades in Palestine, templars and hospitalers, the Reconquista in Spain, and the Teutonic knights. Part Three, the late Middle Ages, discusses the evolution of new types of armor and weapons, the Hundred Years' War, mercenaries, and firearms.

Author : Charles John Ffoulkes
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781605204116

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The Armourer and His Craft by Charles John Ffoulkes Pdf

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 : J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486155890

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Medieval Arms and Armor by J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck Pdf

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 : Paul F Walker
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781847975157

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History of Armour 1100-1700 by Paul F Walker Pdf

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.

Author : Tobias Capwell,Wallace Collection (London, England),David Edge,Jeremy Warren
Publisher : Paul Holberton Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0900785861

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Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection by Tobias Capwell,Wallace Collection (London, England),David Edge,Jeremy Warren Pdf

"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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Armor, Medieval
ISBN : 0993324606

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Armour of the English Knight, 1400-1450 by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0851158722

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A Companion to Medieval Arms and Armour by David Nicolle Pdf

The primary focus of this book is on the arms and armour of Europe, but also included are neighbouring cultures where these had a direct influence on developments and changes within Europe, from late Roman cavalry armour, Byzantium and the East, to the influence of the Golden Horde.

Author : Robert D. Smith,Kelly DeVries
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781851095315

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Medieval Weapons by Robert D. Smith,Kelly DeVries Pdf

This fascinating reference covers the weapons and armor used by warriors from the 4th to the 15th century and discusses how and why they changed over time. In the Middle Ages, the lack of standardized weapons meant that one warrior's arms were often quite different from another's, even when they were fighting on the same side. And with few major technological advances in that period, the evolution of those weapons over the centuries was incremental. But evolve they ultimately did, bringing arms, armor, and siege weapons to the threshold of the modern era. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of Their Impact covers the inexorable transformation from warrior in the mail shirt to fully armored knight, from the days of spears and swords to the large-scale adoption of the handgun. Medieval Weapons covers this fascinating expanse of centuries in chapters devoted to the early medieval, Carolingian, Crusade, and late medieval periods. Within each period, the book details how weapons and armor were developed, what weapons were used for different types of battles, and how weapons and armor both influenced, and were influenced by, changing tactics in battles and sieges.

Author : Paul Lacombe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Armor
ISBN : HARVARD:HNEUDK

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Arms and Armour in Antiquity and the Middle Ages by Paul Lacombe Pdf

Author : Tobias Capwell
Publisher : Royal Armouries
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0948092831

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Arms and Armour of the Medieval Joust by Tobias Capwell Pdf

Jousting is the most iconic form of mounted combat. For more than five hundred years, the sport itself, and the chivalric culture that surrounded it, took on almost mythical qualities. Here, Tobias Capwell explains the glitz and glamour of a sport that attracted enormous popular audiences throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Though he deals almost exclusively with weapons and warriors, Capwell tells a story not of war and destruction, but of pageantry and valor. This is the story of the armor of peace.

Author : Auguste Demmin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Armor
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004933177

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Weapons of War by Auguste Demmin Pdf

Author : Robert D. Smith,Kelly DeVries
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216116479

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Medieval Weapons by Robert D. Smith,Kelly DeVries Pdf

This fascinating reference covers the weapons and armor used by warriors from the 4th to the 15th century and discusses how and why they changed over time. In the Middle Ages, the lack of standardized weapons meant that one warrior's arms were often quite different from another's, even when they were fighting on the same side. And with few major technological advances in that period, the evolution of those weapons over the centuries was incremental. But evolve they ultimately did, bringing arms, armor, and siege weapons to the threshold of the modern era. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of Their Impact covers the inexorable transformation from warrior in the mail shirt to fully armored knight, from the days of spears and swords to the large-scale adoption of the handgun. Medieval Weapons covers this fascinating expanse of centuries in chapters devoted to the early medieval, Carolingian, Crusade, and late medieval periods. Within each period, the book details how weapons and armor were developed, what weapons were used for different types of battles, and how weapons and armor both influenced, and were influenced by, changing tactics in battles and sieges.