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Sword in the Age of Chivalry

Ewart Oakeshott
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      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.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 Chivalryoffers 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 TheArchaeology of Weapons.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ewart Oakeshott EAN: 9780851157153 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 234 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Boydell & Brewer Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 1998-10-29 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology WIDTH: 156 cm SPINE:

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      Europe, c 1000 CE to c 1500, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Ordnance, weapons technology, Militaria, arms and armour

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      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.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 Chivalryoffers 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 TheArchaeology of Weapons.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ewart Oakeshott EAN: 9780851157153 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 234 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Boydell & Brewer Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 1998-10-29 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology WIDTH: 156 cm SPINE:

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      Europe, c 1000 CE to c 1500, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Ordnance, weapons technology, Militaria, arms and armour

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