The Sword in the Age of Chivalry
Edition number: New ed
Publisher: Boydell Press
Date of Publication: 29 October 1998
Number of Volumes: Print PDF
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Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9780851157153 |
| ISBN10: | 0851157157 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 204 pages |
| Size: | 233x155x26 mm |
| Weight: | 268 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 48 b/w. 126 line. Illustrations, black & white |
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Short description:
A comprehensive history and typology of the European knightly sword from c.1050 to c.1550, that draws on evidence from literature and art as well as from archaeology.
Long description:
The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in that complex social code. Ewart Oakeshott draws on his extensive research to recount the history of the sword from the knightly successors of the Viking weapon to the emergence of the Renaissance sword - roughly from 1050 to 1550. Evidence for dating is adduced from literature and art as well as from archaeology, and a detailed chronological typology of swords is developed, based on entire swords, pommel-forms, cross-guards, and the grip and scabbard. With clear illustrations and invaluable photographic plates The Sword in the Age of Chivalry offers first-class reference material for all weapons enthusiasts.
The late EWART OAKESHOTT was an authority on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other books include Records of the Medieval Sword and The Archaeology of Weapons.
A definitive study for anyone interested in the subject to have in their library. CLASSIC ARMS AND MILITARIA
The late EWART OAKESHOTT was an authority on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other books include Records of the Medieval Sword and The Archaeology of Weapons.
A definitive study for anyone interested in the subject to have in their library. CLASSIC ARMS AND MILITARIA
