Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 223 pages, 15 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Series |
History of warfare, 1385-7827 ; v. 31 |
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History of warfare ; v. 31. 1385-7827
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Contents |
Machine generated contents note: Foreword / Walter J. Karcheski, Jr. -- Ch. 1 General background and forerunners -- Ch. 2 Halberds -- Ch. 3 Extant examples of halberds -- Ch. 4 Different styles in simultaneous use -- Ch. 5 Fastenings, poles, and finishing procedures -- Ch. 6 use of halberds -- Ch. 7 Halberds : details of rapid identification -- Ch. 8 Glaives -- Ch. 9 Bills -- Ch. 10 Partizans -- Ch. 11 Morgenstern group -- Ch. 12 Ahlspiesse -- Ch. 13 Axes and axe derivatives -- Ch. 14 guisarme and the bardiche -- Ch. 15 brandistocco, corseke, and related weapons -- Ch. 16 Vouge and Couteau de Breche -- Ch. 17 military scythe -- Ch. 18 Jedburgh staff and Lochaber axe -- Ch. 19 doloir -- Ch. 20 Conservation and restoration of polearms |
Summary |
Annotation "The development treated in this volume of a variety of staff weapons in the Medieval and Renaissance periods in Europe is of importance, as the repeated success of their use caused substantive political changes. Their typology, use, and smithing techniques as well as correlations with contemporary artistic renditions, are discussed in great detail. Surviving specimens from museums and collections throughout the Western Hemisphere are used. Conservation issues are also dealt with. The book is heavily illustrated with black and white, color photographs and drawings." "It is intended as a reference for historical scholars, artists, museum curators, private collectors and the art market, and is a timely clarification of the nature of these arms."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-217) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Polearms -- Europe -- History
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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Polearms
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Stangenwaffe
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Europe
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Europa
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Genre/Form |
History
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9004144099 |
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9789004144095 |
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9781429453141 |
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1429453141 |
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