"Armour & Weapons" by Charles John Ffoulkes is a historical exploration of European armor and weaponry, from the Norman Conquest onward. With a preface from Viscount Dillon, the book sets out to give readers a clear understanding of how armor evolved from mail to more complex forms, tying the materials and designs to the societies that used them. The book wants to spotlight the often missed details of armor and weapons history. By giving a mix of technical specifics and background knowledge, Ffoulkes wants to make the skill of medieval armorers understood and celebrated.
Armour & Weapons
By Charles John Ffoulkes
Journey through history to discover how armor and weapons changed over time, revealing the secrets and societal influences behind medieval warfare.
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2012-12-20
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About the AuthorCharles John ffoulkes (1868–1947) was a British historian, and curator of the Royal Armouries at London. He was a younger son of the Reverend Edmund ffoulkes. He wrote extensively on medieval arms and armour.
Charles John ffoulkes (1868–1947) was a British historian, and curator of the Royal Armouries at London. He was a younger son of the Reverend Edmund ffoulkes. He wrote extensively on medieval arms and armour.
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