Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight

Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight

Author: David Edge

Publisher: Crescent

Published: 1993-07

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 9780517103197

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More than two hundred illustrations trace the development of medieval arms from their crude beginnings to the beautiful ceremonial armor of the Renaissance


The Armourer and His Craft

The Armourer and His Craft

Author: Charles John Ffoulkes

Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.

Published: 2008-12-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1605204110

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As soon as the armed man realized that iron and steel were the best defences for his body, he would naturally insist that some sort of a guarantee should be given him of the efficacy of the goods supplied by his armourer. This system of proving armour would be effected by using those weapons commonly in use, and these, in the early times, were the sword, the axe, the lance, the bow, and the crossbow. The latter seems to have been the more common forms of proof, though as late as the seventeenth century we have evidence that armour was proved with the "estramaon" or sword blow. -from "The Proof of Armour" Not a history of defensive armor but rather a guide to the actual making of armor, as well as the regulations that governed the artisans who made it, this is a fascinating-and practical-handbook on the production, selling, and wearing metal traditional medieval body armor. First published in 1912, this classic book-by British historian and author CHARLES JOHN FFOULKES (1868-1947), curator of London's Royal Armouries-draws on records of the time to detail the tools and appliances of the trade, the decoration and cleaning of armor, the use of leather and fabrics, and much more to offer a complete reference for readers of period fiction and history, wargamers, costumers, and anyone fascinated by the craft of the armorer. This replica of the 1912 edition is complete with all of the original diagrams, illustrations, and photos.


The Medieval Knight

The Medieval Knight

Author: Christopher Gravett

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1472843584

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The 'knight in shining armour' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armour and clothing they wore and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artefacts and sites.


Knights in Shining Armor

Knights in Shining Armor

Author: Gail Gibbons

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2008-11-15

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 0316049832

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A look at the life of knights in the Middle Ages and a collection of tales about their adventures.


DK Eyewitness Books: Arms and Armor

DK Eyewitness Books: Arms and Armor

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 0756689511

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DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!


Medieval Arms and Armor

Medieval Arms and Armor

Author: J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-01-23

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0486155897

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DIVRichly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations. /div


A Knight and His Weapons

A Knight and His Weapons

Author: R. Ewart Oakeshott

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Take an engaging journey back in time, when battles were fought with swords, lances, maces, and an array of well-crafted devices that could be elegant and ornate, brutal and efficient, or both. This accessible, lively, and informative book explores many facets of the medieval world of weaponry. Did you know, for instance, that in the fifteenth century "fight books" with drawings guided knights in the proper use of weapons? That the average medieval warrior became a full-fledged fighter by the time he was fifteen years old? Or that armor made by a master could, by modern standards, cost the price of a Rolls Royce?


Arms and Armour of Late Medieval Europe

Arms and Armour of Late Medieval Europe

Author: Robert C. Woosnam-Savage

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780948092770

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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 introductory guide, replete with fabulous photography and marvellous anecdotes, 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.


Arms & Armor

Arms & Armor

Author: Michèle Byam

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2000-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789458360

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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.