Author: Tobias Capwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780902752825
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Tobias Capwell looks at the different types of armour in Glasgow museums, the stories behind some of the weapons, and explores some of the myths surrounding the way we used to fight.
The Real Fighting Stuff
Author: Tobias Capwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780902752825
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Tobias Capwell looks at the different types of armour in Glasgow museums, the stories behind some of the weapons, and explores some of the myths surrounding the way we used to fight.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780902752825
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Tobias Capwell looks at the different types of armour in Glasgow museums, the stories behind some of the weapons, and explores some of the myths surrounding the way we used to fight.
Handguns of the World
Author: Edward Clinton Ezell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armies
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armies
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
The Working of the National Gallery
Author: National Gallery (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Our Soldiers And The Victoria Cross. A General Account Of The Regiments And Men Of The British Army
Author: Victoria Cross
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019555767
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This stirring account tells the stories of the men of the British Army who earned the Victoria Cross, Great Britain's highest military decoration for valor. Heroic tales from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and other conflicts are recounted in vivid detail, making this book a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve in the armed forces. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019555767
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This stirring account tells the stories of the men of the British Army who earned the Victoria Cross, Great Britain's highest military decoration for valor. Heroic tales from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and other conflicts are recounted in vivid detail, making this book a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve in the armed forces. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Powder Flask Book
Author: Ray Riling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884849046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884849046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour
Author: Robert Hales
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992631505
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The book illustrates over 1,000 items of Islamic and Oriental arms and armour which represent the finest and most interesting examples originating from Islamic and Hindu cultures and beyond, including Russia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and South East Asia. All the items illustrated have passed through the hands of Robert Hales during the last 45 years. Divided into four sections: daggers, swords, firearms, and armour, with the occasional transgression, the publication also includes a useful glossary of terms. The text is concise and descriptive as well as containing information that is being published for the first time.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992631505
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The book illustrates over 1,000 items of Islamic and Oriental arms and armour which represent the finest and most interesting examples originating from Islamic and Hindu cultures and beyond, including Russia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and South East Asia. All the items illustrated have passed through the hands of Robert Hales during the last 45 years. Divided into four sections: daggers, swords, firearms, and armour, with the occasional transgression, the publication also includes a useful glossary of terms. The text is concise and descriptive as well as containing information that is being published for the first time.
Battle Weapons of the American Revolution
Author: George C. Neumann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880655122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The most extensive photographic collection of Revolutionary War weapons ever in one volume. More than 1600 photos of over 500 muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, knives and other arms used by both sides in America's War for Independence.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880655122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The most extensive photographic collection of Revolutionary War weapons ever in one volume. More than 1600 photos of over 500 muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, knives and other arms used by both sides in America's War for Independence.
Swords of the Viking Age
Author:
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 1843830892
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
This title surveys some 60 examples of swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking Age, from the mid 8th to the mid-11th century. It contains an illustrated overview of blade types and construction, pattern-welding, inscriptions and handle forms and Jan Petersen's classification.
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 1843830892
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
This title surveys some 60 examples of swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking Age, from the mid 8th to the mid-11th century. It contains an illustrated overview of blade types and construction, pattern-welding, inscriptions and handle forms and Jan Petersen's classification.
African Weapons
Author: Werner Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
European Crossbows
Author: Josef Alm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780948092206
Category : Crossbows
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Alms's survey was originally published in Sweden in 1947. It provides a detailed survey of the development of the European crossbow.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780948092206
Category : Crossbows
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Alms's survey was originally published in Sweden in 1947. It provides a detailed survey of the development of the European crossbow.