| Author |
Ffoulkes, Charles John, 1868-1947 |
| LoC No. |
10008291
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| Title |
Armour & Weapons
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| Alternate Title |
Armour and Weapons
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Armour & Weapons" by Charles John Ffoulkes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a handbook for understanding European defensive armour and weapons, detailing their development from the Norman Conquest through the ages. The book aims to fill the gap in accessible literature about a subject often overlooked in its intricacy and depth. The opening of the text sets the scene for a comprehensive exploration of the subject of armour and weapons, beginning with an insightful preface by Viscount Dillon. It draws attention to the historical evolution of protective gear, starting with the age of mail and its various forms, as well as the societal factors affecting how and why certain materials were used. Ffoulkes argues for the importance of understanding the practical aspects of these defences, as they provide a unique lens through which to view historical figures and events, offering a combination of technical detail and historical context. The author's initial notes suggest that the work will celebrate the craftsmanship of medieval armourers while making it accessible to a broad audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
U: Military science
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| Subject |
Weapons
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| Subject |
Armor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41676 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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