Excerpt from A Record of European Armour and Arms Through Seven Centuries, Vol. 3 Dawn of the xvith century - Certain types of decorated armour-the rivalry of armourers that led to the excessive decoration upon armour as the century progressed, which decreased its protective quality and disguised its. Indifferent construction-the gradual transition from the so-called Gothic armour to the so-called Maximilian Early xvith century armour of foremost interest to the English collectors; extant examples in our national armoury, the Tower of London - An endeavour to establish their identity with royal ownership accredited to them - The Curators of the armouries at the Tower - The possible makers of certain of the Tower Henry VIII suits discussed The suit formerly preserved in the Chateau de Bonnelle said to have been worn by Gourdon de Genouilhac, its great likeness in form to the double suit of Henry VIII The armourers of the French school. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Record of European Armour and Arms Through Seven Centuries, Vol. 2 The Baron de Cosson has spared himself neither time nor trouble in courteously replying to the many inquiries that I have addressed him. In writing his book Sir Guy Laking did not think it necessary to give precise references to the authorities from which he quoted; moreover, his authorities were often opinions of experts expressed to him viva woe. If I have succeeded in verifying most of the references to books, it has been mainly due to the help of Mr. Charles Beard, who possesses a wide and accurate acquaintance with the literature of Arms and Armour. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Record of European Armour and Arms, Vol. 5: Through Seven Centuries His volume closes the late Sir Guy Laking's History of European Armour and Arms. The Baron de Cosson in his introduction told us something of the author. As one of his more recent friends, I should like to add a few words. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Record of European Armour and Arms, Vol. 1: Through Seven Centuries His book does not pretend to open up a new road to the student of arms and armour, but it is a faithful record of my Observations and notes since boyhood. My evidence confirms the accepted theories of the great scholars who preceded me. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Record of European Armour and Arms Through Seven Centuries, Vol. 4 A short chapter on that decadent type of continental armour classed under the general heading Of Pisan, so called from the town in Northern Italy chiefly responsible for its large output - The smart but cheap reach-me-down armour used throughout the continent in the last quarter of the xvith century - The make of this particular type Of armour varying in quality according to the workshops where it was produced - The master of this particular school, Pompeo della Cesa - Certain suits and half suits that may come from his hand - The richness Of the colour effect of the decoration Mops and Brooms engraving - A suit in the Armoury at Malta. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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