The Knight and the Blast Furnace

The Knight and the Blast Furnace

Author: Alan R. Williams

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 974

ISBN-13: 9004124985

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The suit of armour distinguishes the European Middle Ages & Renaissance. This book tells its story from the 14th to the 17th century, and the making of its steel. The metallurgy of 600 armours has been analysed, and their probable effectiveness in battle assessed.