The Bottom Line
A must-have for medieval military history enthusiasts, and a great window to the Middle Ages for any history buff.
Pros
- Nicely organized and clearly written
- Packed with fine glossy photos
- A useful reference
- Big enough for a coffee-table book
Cons
- May be hard to find
Description
- A well-organized examination of the evolution of arms used by knights through the Middle Ages
- Includes numerous photos, a glossary, and appendices on armor construction
- Published by Saturn Books
- Hardcover; 189 pages plus index and front matter; 12 x 8 x .75 inches
- ISBN 0517103192
Guide Review - Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight by David Edge and John Miles Paddock
Beginning with the origins of knighthood and covering the armor and weapons used in each century in detail from the 11th through the 16th, Arms & Armor is packed with wonderful photos of surviving examples of armament as well as arms as depicted in artwork of the day. The authors clearly explain how items were likely to be worn and implemented and when they are first known to have been in use.
The selection of artwork and artifacts makes Arms & Armor a highly enjoyable book to browse as well as a useful reference. Any medieval enthusiast will find something to like in its pages.
