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, chronicle
accounts, and challenges to single combat. The book also includes
an extensive glossary, lavishly illustrated with forty-six images
of extant armour and weapons from the period, and contemporary
artistic depictions from illuminated manuscripts and other sources.
This book will therefore be of interest to a wide audience, from
the living history practitioner, crafter, and martial artist, to
students of literature, military history, art, and material
culture.
General
| Imprint: |
Boydell & Brewer
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Armour and Weapons |
| Release date: |
February 2024 |
| First published: |
2024 |
| Editors: |
Ralph Moffat
(Contributor)
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 170mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-83765-148-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-83765-148-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781837651481 |
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