Arms And Armour Of Late Medieval Europe

Author: Robert Woosnam-Savage

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  • : 12.95 AUD
  • : 9780948092770
  • : Trustees of the Royal Armouries
  • : Trustees of the Royal Armouries
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  • : September 2017
  • : 228mm X 168mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 12.95
  • : September 2017
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  • : Arms and Armour Series
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  • : 150 colour illustrations
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Barcode 9780948092770
9780948092770

Description

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.

The book forms 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.

Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour, with sites at Leeds, the Tower of London and Fort Nelson, Hampshire.