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The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor),Used
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Premodern weapons of war receive a tremendously detailed and thorough accounting in this volume the work of a noted authority on medieval arms in Europe. Covering a period of 30 centuries, the study, like a richly woven tapestry, vividly describes the development of arms and armor beginning with the weapons of the prehistoric Bronze and Iron Ages, through the breakup of the Roman Empire and the great folkmigrations of the period; the age of the Vikings; and finally, the Age of Chivalry.Relying on evidence of arms found in bogs, tombs, rivers, excavations, and other sites as well as on contemporary art and literature, the author describes in detail an awesome array of the weapons and accoutrements of war: swords, shields, spears, helmets, daggers, longbows, crossbows, axes, chain mail, plate armor, gauntlets, and much else.Profusely illustrated with more than 170 of the author's own line drawings and 23 plates depicting many rare and beautiful weapons, this meticulously researched volume will be an indispensable resource for military historians, archaeologists, students of arms and armor, and anyone interested in the weaponry of old.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Archaeology of Weapons'? A: The book focuses on the detailed history and development of premodern weapons and armor from the prehistoric era to the Age of Chivalry, covering a span of 30 centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is R. Ewart Oakeshott, a noted authority on medieval arms in Europe.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: It includes more than 170 line drawings by the author and 23 plates featuring rare and beautiful weapons.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: When was 'The Archaeology of Weapons' published? A: The book was published on October 18, 1996.
- Q: What kind of resources does the book use for its research? A: The author relies on evidence from bogs, tombs, rivers, excavations, contemporary art, and literature to describe weapons and armor.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in military history? A: Yes, it is suitable for military historians, archaeologists, students, and anyone interested in the history of weaponry.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book cover specific time periods in detail? A: Yes, it covers specific periods such as the Bronze and Iron Ages, the breakup of the Roman Empire, the Viking Age, and the Age of Chivalry.