Ancient Armor And Weapons In Europe From The Iron Period Of The Northern Nations To The End Of The Thirteenth Century (1855)

Ancient Armor And Weapons In Europe: From The Iron Period Of The Northern Nations To The End Of The Thirteenth Century (1855) is a comprehensive book written by John Hewitt. The book is dedicated to the study of armor and weapons used in Europe from the Iron Age to the end of the 13th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of armor and weapons, their construction, materials used, and their historical significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period in European history. The first chapter covers the Iron Age, where the author discusses the armor and weapons used by the Celts and other tribes during this period. The subsequent chapters cover the Roman period, the Migration period, the Viking era, and the Middle Ages.The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs of ancient armor and weapons, providing readers with a visual representation of the topics discussed. The author also includes detailed descriptions of the various types of armor and weapons used during each period, including swords, spears, shields, helmets, and armor.Overall, Ancient Armor And Weapons In Europe: From The Iron Period Of The Northern Nations To The End Of The Thirteenth Century (1855) is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of armor and weapons in Europe. It provides a detailed account of the evolution of these essential tools of war, their construction, and their historical significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.