Since its publication over 70 years ago,
this classic reference work has been a standard in the field. It
illuminates in masterly fashion every aspect of the armorer's craft
during the approximately five centuries it flourished in Europe.
Valiant deeds performed by knights in
armor have long been a staple of medieval life and lore; seldom,
however, has a book offered such a meticulously detailed and thorough
discussion of the armor itself- how it was made, what materials and
tools were used, how it was decorated, cleaned and maintained, who were
the great craftsmen, how much it weighed, how much it cost and much,
much more.
Not only does the author describe many
types of armor, he also analyzes and evaluates the products of
individual armorers and entire periods from the standpoint of
effectiveness, convenience, construction methods, decoration, and other
aspects.
Enhancing the text are 69 line
illustrations and 32 photographs depicting men in armor, suits of armor
and objects related to the armorer's craft, along with two pages of
reproductions of armorer's marks. Also includedare fascinating excerpts
from actual medieval documents dealing with armor, and a comprehensive
polyglot glossary of armor terms.
Ref. 3782
Autor: Ffoulkes, Charles
Idioma: English
Editorial: Dover (New York)
1988
21x28,50 cm.
199 páginas. Cubiertas en rústica. Ilustrado. Firma. Buen estado.
