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Medieval Arms and Armour: a Sourcebook. Volume II: 1400-1450
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 a hundred original documents are transcribed and translated, including wills and inventories, craft statutes, chr...
Brassey's Book of Body Armor
Body armour has evolved along with advancements in technology and weaponry, from the tunics of chain mail to the use of tough lightweight materials that stop bullets and protect against toxic weapons and radiation. This fascinating story is brought vividly to life in this impressive full-colour book, as it examines how civilisations around the world have used and developed armour throughout the ages, from the Egyptian scale armour of 1500BC to modern police and army riot gear.
The Military History Book
The world's weaponry is showcased inside this spectacular visual guide. From the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare, 5,000 years of weaponry is explored and explained in unprecedented detail. The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers. You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. And discover the leaders, battles, and weapons of war that have changed the course of history, and understand the lasting impact of global conflicts. ?This complete history of weaponry is essential reading for military enthusiasts of all ages.
British and Irish Silver in the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums
"The collection presents a wide-ranging survey of the evolution of styles and decoration from 1550 to 1850. The contributions made by foreign craftsmen to silver produced in London in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries are discussed, as is the distinctive silverware made in Dublin and Edinburgh, and in English provincial centers such as Exeter and Newcastle. This catalogue also paints a vivid portrait of collecting decorative arts in America during the last hundred years."--BOOK JACKET.
The Funeral Achievements of Henry V at Westminster Abbey
Ground-breaking new studies of Henry V's chapel, tomb and funeral service have new revelations and insights into the time.
The London Gazette
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Art and Identity
This lively and erudite cultural history examines how Scottish identity was experienced and represented in novel ways.
Arms and Armour
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The Great War for Civilisation
"This is no chronology of Middle East history but a passionate outcry against the lies and deceit that have sent soldiers to their deaths and killed tens of thousands of men and women - Muslim, Christian and Jew - over the past century. It is also a chronicle of journalists at war, of the rage, humour and frustration of the correspondents who spend their lives reporting the first draft of history, of their occasional courage - and sometimes their deaths. Rarely have first-hand reporting and history been so powerfully combined than in Robert Fisk's epic story of tragedy and betrayal in the Middle East. As his narrative of bloodshed and cruelty unfolds in Iraq, Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Israel, Palestine and other battlefields, the carnage of September 11th, 2001, and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's brutal regime take on a new and frightening meaning." -Inside front cover.
