How to Read European Armor

Auteur

Donald J. LaRocca is curator in the Department of Arms and Armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Texte du rabat

"This book offers an introduction to and overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, focusing in particular on the 16th century when plate armor reached its peak of stylistic beauty and functional perfection"--Amazon.com.

Résumé
An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony