Highlights from a magnificent three-volume survey of 9th- to 15th-century arms and armor feature 71 full-color and 7 black-and-white engravings. From Richard the Lionheart in full battle regalia to the equipage of anonymous knights, this volume presents a splendid panorama of medieval paladins and their weapons. Includes brief captions. Dover original selection from A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, Henry G. Bohn, London, 1842.
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Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources by Carol Belanger Grafton Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more.
