Islamic Arms and Armour
Author | : Thom Richardson |
Publisher | : Royal Armouries |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780948092718 |
"Royal Armouries, arms and armour series"--Cover.
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Author | : Thom Richardson |
Publisher | : Royal Armouries |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780948092718 |
"Royal Armouries, arms and armour series"--Cover.
Author | : Tobias Capwell |
Publisher | : Paul Holberton Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Armor |
ISBN | : 9780900785863 |
"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 | : Walter J. Karcheski |
Publisher | : Little Brown GBR |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : |
Written by arms and armor specialist Walter J. Karcheski, Jr., the text delves into a world where feudalism and the institution of knighthood prevailed and where arms and armor played a crucial role. Karcheski traces the development and craftsmanship of these magnificent suits and weapons throughout the centuries and discusses the armor developed for use in battle as well as that made specifically for tournaments, hunting, and pageantry. Additionally, he explores the craftsmen's guilds and the production and decoration of armor.
Author | : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Armor, Medieval |
ISBN | : 9780948092770 |
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 | : Thom Richardson |
Publisher | : Arms and Armour Series |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Armor |
ISBN | : 9780948092732 |
The Elizabethan court was a vibrant and colourful place, where the inherited traditions and technological skill that had characterised the Middle Ages came face to face with the decorative techniques of the Renaissance. This book shows how the arms and armour in the collections of the Royal Armouries can be studied to gain insight into this creative and dynamic period. This book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour. Written by specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating information and stunning photography.
Author | : Thom Richardson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-05-15 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780948092725 |
"The history of England records no more charismatic figure than King Henry VIII. His reign reveals an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new, and during it his kingdom emerged as a power to be reckoned with. He was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in their design and manufacture. Henry's impact upon the Royal Armouries' collection is immense. The arms and armour made for him, his personal guard and his army still form the core of the collection. This book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour, written by specialists in the field and packed with fascinating information and stunning photography."--woodslane.com.au.
Author | : Fergus Cannan |
Publisher | : Shire Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-09-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780747806981 |
The Scottish warrior has throughout history been armed with some of the most famous and instantly recognisable weapons and armour ever produced. From the majestic Highland two-handed sword and the diminutive sgian dhu that tucks into the sock of every Scotsman in formal dress to the distinctive leather shield or targe, these objects are redolent of great men and hard-fought battles – men such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie and battles such as Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden. An important aspect of national heritage and folklore, Scottish weapons and armor are icons of valor and pride for millions worldwide. With a foreword by the 23rd Chief of the Clan Macnab, this pioneering study by Fergus Cannan examines the Scottish people at war and the armor and weaponry they have used on the battlefield from the Stone Age to the present day.
Author | : Philadelphia Museum of Art |
Publisher | : Highlights from the Philadelph |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780876332924 |
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 | : Thom Richardson |
Publisher | : Arms and Armour Series |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-07-11 |
Genre | : Armor |
ISBN | : 9780948092749 |
India is a vast sub-continent with a complex history and a great array of languages, cultures and religions. This book serves as a short introduction to the exquisite weapons used in the region, focusing on the Royal Armouries' collections from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Beautiful photography is interwoven with remarkable historical and cultural detail about archery, swords, shields, daggers, firearms, artillery and elephant armour.
Author | : Tobias Capwell |
Publisher | : Royal Armouries |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780948092831 |
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.