Publisher's Synopsis
The Jewish Armoury is a historical book written by Isaac Lindo Mocatta in 1877. The book is a comprehensive study of the arms and armor used by the Jewish people throughout history. It covers a wide range of topics, including the weapons used in biblical times, the armor of the Maccabees, and the weapons used during the Crusades.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Jewish arms and armor. The first section covers the weapons used in biblical times, including swords, spears, and bows. The second section focuses on the armor worn by the Jewish people, including helmets, breastplates, and shields.The third section of the book covers the weapons and armor used during the Middle Ages, including the Crusades. This section includes information on the weapons used by the Jewish warriors who fought alongside the Christian knights during the Crusades.The fourth section of the book covers the weapons and armor used during the Renaissance and the early modern period. This section includes information on the firearms used by the Jewish people during this time.The final section of the book provides a detailed description of the Jewish arms and armor found in various museums and private collections around the world.Overall, The Jewish Armoury is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the weapons and armor used by the Jewish people throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history or military history.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.