Medieval Knights Armor And Weapons Cd Rom And Book

Skillfully reproduced from a rare 19th-century masterpiece, this collection features 181 hand-colored engravings of medieval knights, their diverse range of weapons, and their splendid regalia. Vivid, authentic renderings depict the elaborately decorated equipment of warfare and jousting, including lances, spears, mobile siege towers, muskets, and armor.

Extraordinary compilation features 281 black-and-white images of swords, helmets, coats of mail, daggers, shields, battle-axes, warships, and more. Collected from rare books and loaded with historic appeal.

Discover the very first weapons ever made, shining armor worn by medieval knights, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. Eyewitness Arms and Armor gives you an exciting look at weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photography reveals the design, construction, and workings of armor, giving a unique view of how methods of warfare have changed throughout history. See the way weapons such as guns, swords, and bows developed over time to win fights and wars. Learn how the improvement of the weapons forced the improvement in armor – as weapons became more accurate and deadly, the people in the firing line needed better protection! Find out which events in history sparked the creation of weapons and armor, and see who used them. Whether you’re already a history fan or want to learn more about how humans adapted their weaponry techniques over time, you’ll find lots of help inside this visual guide.

Brimming with 98 full-color illuminated engravings, here is an arresting survey of weaponry spanning the 9th to 15th centuries. Crisply detailed depictions of shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, lances, body armor for knights and their steeds, and more are royalty-free and ready to use in art, craft, and design projects.

An illustrated survey of knights, their weapons, their battles and wars, and tournaments. Includes glossary of terms and an appendix detailing construction of armor.

DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!

DIVRichly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations. /div