Over 400 illustrations in this superb pictorial archive trace the evolution of clothing styles, armor, and weapons during the medieval period in Central Europe. Unsurpassed in its comprehensiveness and variety, the volume draws upon a wealth of authentic primary sources, including written accounts, contemporary paintings and sculpture, and the remains of textiles and other relics. A profusion of apparel and weaponry are depicted, ranging from the simple tunics and robes of peasants, blacksmiths, gardeners, shoemakers, fishermen, and other common laborers to the fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy. Tools and utensils used by peasants as well as the battle equipment and armor of warriors are also pictured and described, with special emphasis on how these weapons were handled, carried, and used in combat. Accompanied by a scrupulously researched and well-documented text, these royalty-free illustrations not only offer general readers an intriguing and authentic insight into a past age but also provide artists, historians, students of weaponry, and theater and film professionals with a highly accurate source of reference material.

Medieval Costume, Armour and Weapons (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

Arts & Photography

Durdík, Jan

Wagner, Eduard

Drobná, Zoroslava

Graphic Design

Dover Publications

This attractively illustrated handbook on European cut-and-thrust weapons will appeal to steady customers of Dover books on military weapons and armor. The carefully researched, crisply written text traces the origin and development of swords and daggers from ancient times to the twentieth century, considering their importance as tools of battle and their dress and ceremonial significance. Captioned illustrations for nearly 250 weapons depict bronze swords made almost 3,000 years ago, arms of the medieval period, and bladed weapons used by fighting men of the twentieth century. Notes on collecting and classifying swords and daggers are also included.

Swords and Daggers: An Illustrated Handbook (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)

History

Military

Swords and daggers

Hamlyn

Text: English, Czech (translation)

European weapons and warfare, 1618-1648

Littlehampton Book Services Lt

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Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Bod – Books On Demand

To live or just exist 4: Am satisfied?

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

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Elää tai vain olla olemassa 4: Olen tyytyväinen? (Finnish Edition)

Viure o simplement existir 4: Estic satisfet? (Catalan Edition)

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