Medieval Armour and Weapons

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This catalog page has books about medieval armour, weapons and siege machines. This book list includes books on crossbows, long bows, polearms, swords and medieval armor, siege machines, Greek and Roman artillery. Also including books and manuals for designing and making suits of plate armour, maile and other medieval period armour and weapons. And several excellent books on making quality knifes.

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• Arms and Armour: The Cleveland Museum of Art
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-Stephen N. Fliegel / Hardcover 192 pages / Published March 1999
This excellent book, while not a how-to book, catalogues the outstanding armor collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Provides a comprehensive review of how arms and armor was made and used from the Middle Ages thtough the Barque period of history. Large-format full-color photography and detailed text presents an expert discussion of both aesthetic and technical issues. Several pictures illustrate how the weapoms were used and worn. Includes an illustrated glossary, bibliography, index, and a detailed check list of the Severance Collection of arms and armor.
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• Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close Quarter Combat~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Hans Talhoffer, Mark Rector, John Clements
Hardcover 304 pages / Published September 2000
This outstanding book presents a visual guide for modern practitioners, as well as a unique historical record. These techniques of combat are well illustrated and are clearly presented.
Includes 269 illustrations.
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• The Archaeology of Weapons; Arms and Armour from Early History to the Age of Chivalry
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-R. Ewart Oakeshott / Paperback 384 Pages / Published
More than 30 centuries of Arms and armor are covered in this book. Weapons studied from prehistory to the age of chivalry are covered in this detailed analysis of medieval arms development.
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• Weapons: A Pictorial History ~ Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Edwin Tunis / Paperback 151 pages / Published July 1999
This book begins with the prehistoric hunters of the Stone Age, describing their slings and spears, axes and bows and arrows, and then presents the weapon developments through to the Copper and Bronze Ages, when chariots, swords, and daggers were first produced. Then presents the advances of the Iron Age, with its stronger swords, helmets, and complicated and deadly siege weapons. Throughout describing the changing notions of war throughout the ages. From the highly developed fortified castles of the Normans to the thermonuclear weapons of today, this book presents a remarkable history of weapons and warriors. Well illustrated with the detailed and very realistic drawings by Edwin Tunis, this book offers a outstanding pictoral account, weapon-by-weapon, of human ingenuity in the invention and improvement of weapons.
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• A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times Together With Some Closely Related Subjects ~ Usually Ships within 24 hours
- George Cameron Stone / Paperback 704 pages / Published January 2000
Origionally published in 1934, this manual remains today an essential guild to arms and armor. This reference tool describes more than 4000 items and covers European and Eastern arms and armor. Using a glossary format the weapons covered include, but is not limited to, arquebuses, blunderbusses, flintlocks, wheel locks, matchlocks, German armor, French rapiers, Romaman short swords, Turkisk crossbows, numberous Japanese bladed weapons, and East Asian kris.
Well illustrated with 875 detailed drawings, and thousands of photographs and drawings. An indispensable resource for scholars, experts, collectors, students, hobbyists and museums.
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• Medieval Siege Warfare Volume 28 ~On Order, Usually Ships in 2 to 3 Days
-Christopher Gravell, Angus McBride: Illustrator
Paperback 64 pages / Published May 1990
Sieges of castles were far more numerous than on the ground army to army battles. Castles were a safe base from which to control the countryside and therefore were the focus of an invading army or a rival sovereign. Siege tactics and the weaponry used are discussed and illustrated.
Includes 55 B/W photos and 12 color plates.
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• A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-James Riddick Partington, Bert S. Hall / Paperback 393 pages / Published November 1998
Book documents the evolution of incendiary devices, Greek fire, and gunpowder.
Little is known about Greek fire, one of history's first secret weapons, this book sheds some light upon this mystery. Contain 21 illustrations.
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• Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, 1050-1350: Western Europe and the Crusader States
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-David Nicolle / Hardcover 640 pages / Published August 1999
This well written and illustrated book provides a comprehensive overview of arms, armor and equipment was used.
Includes 2400 illustrations and three maps.
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• Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century
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-Brian R. Price / Hardcover 528 pages / Published September 2000
This comprehensive, thorough, and well-documented workbook for beginning and intermediate armourers is a complete course in the tools and techniques of the modern armourers craft and art. Covers the history and production of armour, tools and supplies, techniques, and projects. Includes step-by-step instructions for making quality armour and includes more than 1000 outstanding photographs of medieval and modern designs. Covers everything from plans, tools, workshop, materials, and techniques to the construction of a full suit of 14th century armor.
Appendixes: Glossary of technical and medieval terms, armourers, sources of tools and supplies, publications, organizations, and biblography.
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• The Art of Making Armour ~Usually Ships in 3-5 Weeks
-Robert Valentine / Paperback pages / Published February 2000
This is not a book about how to make armor, but rather it is a book giving the reader a basic overview of armour, armour making and in putting together a suit of armour. Many excellent detailed photographs are throughout this book showing many well constructed pieces of armor. This book can be a great reference for anyone interested in armour making.
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• The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection
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-Jim Hrisoulas / Hardcover 192 pages / Published July 1987
If you are serious about forging your own knifes, this is The Book for you.
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• Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies in Steel
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-Jim Hrisoulas / Hardcover 296 pages / Published March 1991
If you are serious about forging your own weapons from steel, this second book in a series is just what you need. For the more advanced knife or sword maker, with techniques, tips, and trade secrets.
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• Pattern Welded Blade
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-Jim Hrisoulas / Hardcover 120 pages / Published May 1994
If you are serious about forging your own weapons from steel, this third book in a series requires your attention. For the more advanced knife or sword maker, more techniques, tips, and trade secrets.
If you want to make patterned blades, check this out.
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• Engineering in the Ancient World ~Usually Ships in 9 to 12 Days
-John Landels / Paperback 224 pages / Published March 1981
The author writes about his projects while working with engineers to make working replicas of ancient machines and testing them in the field. These discussions offer insight into the mechanical skills of ancient Greece and Rome. This book provides a valuable reference tool for anyone involved in building working replicas of ancient machines and testing them in the field. Of interest to engineering students, students of classical civilization and lay readers.
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• Greek and Roman Artillery: Technical Treatises ~Available Used, Usually Ships in 9 to 12 Days
-Eric W. Marsden / Paperback 278 pages / Published June 2000
This is an excellent book for those who like need the mathematics and physics for building siege engines. These treatises are one of the most thorough resources on ancient artillery designs and the use of catapults and ballista. The original Greek and Latin text is on one page with the translations and explanation notes and diagrams on the next page. This essential ancient artillery resource also includes detailed information on Dionysius's Repeating Ballista.
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• The Book of the Crossbow ~ Available Used, Usually Ships in 4-6 Weeks
-Ralph Payne-Gallway / Paperback 400 pages / Published October 1995
This excellent book examins the history of the crossbow and the construction of medieval and modern crossbows. A large section on medieval siege engines describes their construction and use. Profusely illustrated.
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• The Projectile Throwing Engine of the Ancients ~Available Used, Usually Ships in 9 to 12 Days
-Ralph Payne-Gallway / Paperback 26 pages
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• Construct A Catapult ~Available Used, Usually Ships in 9 to 12 Days
-Lee Pulis / Paperback 104 pages / Published July 2000
This book is from the National Science Teachers Association. Building a using catapults can be a lot of hard work and can be fun to do. However, this process can be dangerous also, if special proceedures are not followed.
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• Build Your Own Catapult ~Available Used, Usually Ships in 9 to 12 Days
-Edmund Gillon / Paperback 40 pages / Published June 1982
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