Records of the Medieval Sword (Hardcover, New Ed)

The origins, development and use of the two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages, from the great migrations to the Renaissance. Forty years of intensive research into the specialised subject of the straight two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages are contained in this classic study. Spanning the period from the great migrations to the Renaissance, Ewart Oakeshott emphasises the original purpose of the sword as an intensely intimate accessory of great significance and mystique. There are over 400 photographs and drawings, each fully annotated and described in detail, supported by a long introductory chapter with diagrams of the typological framework first presented in The Archaeology of Weapons and further elaborated in The Sword in the Age of Chivalry. There are appendices on inlaid blade inscriptions, scientific dating, the swordsmith's art, and a sword of Edward III. Reprinted as part of Boydell's History of the Sword series.

General

Imprint:	The Boydell Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1991
First published:	1991
Authors:	Ewart Oakeshott
Dimensions:	274 x 216 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	306
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-85115-566-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Militaria, arms & armour Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Promotions
LSN:	0-85115-566-9
Barcode:	9780851155661

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