Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times
Title | Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times PDF eBook |
Author | George Cameron Stone |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 744 |
Release | 1999-01-01 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780486407265 |
This indispensable resource employs an dictionary-style format that makes it easy to locate material on an astonishing variety of weapons. Arquebuses, flintlocks, matchlocks, and other antique guns appear here, as well as German armor, French rapiers, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, Japanese bladed weapons, and more. Over 4,500 photographs and drawings, plus 875 figures.
A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor
Title | A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor PDF eBook |
Author | George Cameron Stone |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 705 |
Release | 2013-03-13 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0486131297 |
DIVIndispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures. /div
Medieval Arms and Armor
Title | Medieval Arms and Armor PDF eBook |
Author | J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 2013-01-23 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0486155897 |
DIVRichly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations. /div
Arms and Armor
Title | Arms and Armor PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Belanger Grafton |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 2013-07-02 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0486319946 |
Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.
Oriental Armour
Title | Oriental Armour PDF eBook |
Author | H. Russell Robinson |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2013-05-22 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0486418189 |
Detailed, scholarly study, enhanced with over 400 illustrations, surveys defensive armor of Persia, Turkey, India, China, Ceylon, the Philippines, Korea, Tibet, and other regions. Splendid overview brings together much previously inaccessible material.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms
Title | The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms PDF eBook |
Author | Rupert Matthews |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 621 |
Release | 2014-10-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1626862729 |
This comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor
Title | A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor PDF eBook |
Author | George Cameron Stone |
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Pages | 270 |
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