British and Foreign Arms & Armour by Charles Henry Ashdown
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"British and Foreign Arms & Armour" by Charles Henry Ashdown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the study of arms and armor from various historical periods, drawing connections between military artifacts and the socio-political contexts in which they were used. Readers can expect a comprehensive examination of weaponry styles, including details on the design, function, and evolution of arms across different cultures. The opening
of the book lays the groundwork for Ashdown’s exploration by emphasizing the importance of understanding arms and armor as artifacts that reflect historical struggles, artistry, and development over time. He discusses the significance of heraldry and collectorship in the study of military equipment. The text notes the lack of accessible literature on the subject and aims to simplify complex concepts for beginners, providing a methodical approach to studying different periods of armor, beginning with prehistoric weaponry and the craftsmanship behind early tools and weapons from the Stone Age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ashdown, Charles Henry, 1856-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | British and Foreign Arms & Armour |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Armor -- England |
| Subject | Weapons -- Europe |
| Subject | Armor -- Europe |
| Subject | Weapons -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48573 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 957 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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