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Sword in the Age of Chivalry

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Product 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.

Product Details/Specifications:
Author: Ewart Oakeshott
Publisher: Lutterworth Press

Manufacturer: Lutterworth Press
EAN: 9780718809003
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0718809009
Number of pages: 152
Publication date: 1965-02-01
Format: Import,
Language: English (Published)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Unknown)