Arms and armour of late medieval Europe:

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 book, internationally-renowned edged weapons expert Robe...

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1. Verfasser: Woosnam-Savage, Robert C. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Leeds Royal Armouries Museum [2017]
Schriftenreihe:Royal Armouries arms and armour series
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Zusammenfassung: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 book, 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
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references
Beschreibung:96 Seiten Illustrationen, Karte
ISBN:9780948092770
0948092777