Download PDF by Paul F Walker: History of Armour 1100-1700

By Paul F Walker

ISBN-10: 184797452X

ISBN-13: 9781847974525

The historical past of Armour 1100 - 1700 deals a close account of the way armour built in the course of the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil warfare eras, rigorously listing the sophisticated alterations over a 600 12 months interval. every one bankruptcy specializes in anyone quarter of physique safeguard, charting the evolution of every piece over the years, from helmets and chest safety to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons. The ebook additionally encompasses using weaponry and its evolution, together with safety for the horse.With assistance from the author's tremendous photos and illustrations, the publication seems at how models, in addition to its protecting characteristics, encouraged the fashion of armour. important details has been received in the course of the research of effigies over a few years, and utilizing those present artifacts, supplemented through the author's meticulous illustrations and sensible knowlege of armour building, it's been attainable to reconstruct the layout and visual appeal of a variety of armour. A meticulous learn of the improvement of the knight's protecting armour and weaponry over a 600 12 months interval. in the course of the examine of effigies over a couple of years, the writer has been in a position to reconstruct the layout of a variety of armour. a useful source for historians, re-enactors, creditors and all people with an curiosity in miltiary or medieval heritage. beautifully illustrated with 275 color images and illustrations. Paul Walker provides lectures in armour and guns for English background and has a lifelong curiosity in historic warfare.

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