Welcome
Arms And Armour
A group for the discussion of weapons in ancient as well as modern times.
Covering everything from the evolution of said subjects, as well as materials used to make them and techniques, amongst other topics.

Reference & Curiosities (- threads, 3 posts)
    Books (2 posts)
    Historical Thread

    ...
    2 Members have made 2 Posts here to date.
    Google
    AncientWorlds.net Web
    Next: historic fencing
    Prev: Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World ~
    Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World ~
    arcy.gif
    Author: * dArcy Salisc - 1 Post on this thread out of 20 Posts sitewide.
    Date: Oct 31, 2006 - 22:53

    AD 500 ~ AD 1500 Equipment, Combat, Skills, and Tactics by: Matthew Bennett, Jim Bradbury, Kelly DeVries, Iain Dickie & Phyllis Jestice

    The book is divided by foot soldiers, cavalry, siege warfare then naval warfare. In each section, they explain the weapon and tactics used. There are brilliant two page illustrations depicting how certain battles were fought and the strategies they use. I think there are something like 20 of these. Also, there are sketch and photos of the armour and weapon. Even they add some part of the Bayeux Tapestrie.

    I think for a beginner, it is a very good book, but for someone very educated on the subject, it is perhaps not as important.

    I put the link here in case someone want to see what it look like. I think it only come in hard cover. It also tells what other books the authors have written about the subject; some look interesting.


    NEXT: historic fencing
    PREV: Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World ~
Rome - Rome, Season 1 - The Stolen Eagle


Copyright 2002-2008 AncientWorlds LLC | Code of Conduct and Terms of Service | Contact Us! | The AncientWorlds Staff