Medieval Arms and Armor
A Pictorial Archive
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Firearms & Weapons, Art & Architecture, General Art, Clip Art, Science & Nature, Technology, Military Science
| Author: | J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck | ISBN: | 9780486155890 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | January 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck |
| ISBN: | 9780486155890 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | January 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
This handsome archive depicts richly detailed armor and weaponry dating from the early ninth century to the mid-1700s. Adapted from decorative ornamentation on burial monuments and manuscripts, hundreds of finely executed images depict authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. 100 black-and-white plates.
This handsome archive depicts richly detailed armor and weaponry dating from the early ninth century to the mid-1700s. Adapted from decorative ornamentation on burial monuments and manuscripts, hundreds of finely executed images depict authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. 100 black-and-white plates.
