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Arms and Armour
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Islamic Arms and Armour
"Royal Armouries, arms and armour series"--Cover.
Arms and Armour
This volume brings together papers written by curators, conservators and scientists who have worked very closely with European and Oriental arms and armour from some of the world's finest collections. The pieces, which have been examined in detail, include not only those made for royalty, such as the helmet of the Black Prince, the armours of King Henry VIII and the jewel-encrusted dagger of Shah Jahan, but also the apparently more mundane and those created to deceive. Through careful study and hands-on experience, each of the authors provides an eye-opening insight into the history, science and interpretation of these important objects.The essays in this title were written in honour of David Edge.Published by Archetype Publications Ltd in association with the Arms and Armour Society
Arms and Armour of the Elizabethan Court
The Elizabethan court was a vibrant and colourful place, where the inherited traditions and technological skill that had characterised the Middle Ages came face to face with the decorative techniques of the Renaissance. This book shows how the arms and armour in the collections of the Royal Armouries can be studied to gain insight into this creative and dynamic period. This book is 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.
East Meets West
This academic publication contains the latest in fascinating research on a wide variety of arms and armour including the Tokugawa Japanese gift armours, Maximilian helmet and the Dardanelles Gun which were given as diplomatic gifts between Asia and Europe. - East Meets West was a conference hosted by the Royal Armouries held at the Tower of London to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Anglo-Japanese relations in conjunction with various organisations and events including Japan400 and the London Matsuri Festival. - The anniversary is of particular importance to the Royal Armouries as the only material remains of the first diplomatic meeting in 1613, are two armours given by the Shogun of Japan, Tokugawa Hidetada to King James, which are displayed at the Royal Armouries museum, one at Tower of London and the other in Leeds. - This conference proceeding provides fantastic accounts of diplomatic gifts given between Europe and Asia during 17th and 19th centuries. Written by academics that are truly passionate about their research and featuring beautiful, high quality images throughout this book would be a fantastic choice for any arms and armour enthusiast.
Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars
The English Civil Wars was the greatest political upheaval in the British Isles in six hundred years. Raging across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the conflict tore families and friendships apart, and led directly to the execution of King Charles I in 1649. Keith Dowen tells the absorbing story of the arms and armour of the civil wars.
Indian Arms and Armour
India is a vast sub-continent with a complex history and a great array of languages, cultures and religions. This book serves as a short introduction to the exquisite weapons used in the region, focusing on the Royal Armouries' collections from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Beautiful photography is interwoven with remarkable historical and cultural detail about archery, swords, shields, daggers, firearms, artillery and elephant armour.
