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Title: Medieval Arms and Armour: A Sourcebook. Volume III: 1450-1500 Condition: New Description: Authoritative reference guide, using the documents in which arms and armour first appeared to explain and define them.Medieval arms and armour are intrinsically fascinating. From the smoke and noise of the armourer's forge to the bloody violence of the battlefield or the silken panoply of the tournament, weapons and armour - and those who made and bore them - are woven into the fabric of medieval society. This sourcebook will aid anyone who seeks to develop a deeper understanding by introducing and presenting the primary sources in which these artefacts are first mentioned. Over seventy original documents are transcribed and translated, including wills, inventories, letters and chronicle accounts, from a period which saw rapid advances in military technology. The book also includes an extensive glossary, and is lavishly illustrated with images of both extant armour and weapons from the period, and contemporary artistic depictions from illuminated manuscripts and other sources. This book will therefore be of interest to a wide audience, from the living history practitioner, crafter, and martial artist, to students of literature, military history, art, and material culture. Author: Ralph Moffat EAN: 9781837651962 Format: Hardback Country/Region of Manufacture: GB ISBN-10: 1837651965 ISBN: 9781837651962 Language: English Item Height: 240mm Item Length: 170mm Item Weight: 1g Genre: History Publisher: The Boydell Press Release Date: 08/27/2024 Topic: Military History, Law & Politics Series: Armour and Weapons Release Year: 2024 Missing Information?
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