The Sword in the Age of Chivalry
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A comprehensive history and typology of the European knightly sword from c.1050 to c.1550, that draws on evidence from literature and art as well as from archaeology. The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in that complex social code. Ewart Oakeshott draws on his extensive research to recount the history of the sword from the knightly successors of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0851157157
ISBN13:9780851157153
Release Date:February 1994
Publisher:Boydell Press
Length:204 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.2" x 6.1"
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