Arms and Uniforms: The Age of Chivalry Part 1

Arms and Uniforms

by Liliane Funcken, Fred Funcken

The three volumes of the Age of Chivalry illustrate in detail armour, weapons and warfare tactics from the eighth century to the end of the Renaissance. And the lively text, recounting stories about events and personalities of the period, brings alive this fascinating era of military history.

Part 1 covers helmets and mail, tournaments and heraldic bearings, and bows and crossbows from the eighth to the fifteenth century. Part 2 continues with the same period describing castles, artillery and siege tactics, and the developments of armour, and then moves on to the Renaissance period, describing the infantry and cavalry of the European countries, including the fearsome Swiss mercenaries, and the troops of the various Slav and Oriental countries such as Turkish janissaries and Samurai warriors. Part 3 continues with the Renaissance, covering arms, horses and tournaments, the development and decline of armour in the sixteenth century and artillery and tactics.

This unique and beautifully illustrated series provides an invaluable source of reference on military subjects for the eighth to sixteenth centuries, and will appeal to everyone interested in that period of history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

102 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Steve Groves · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acquired a copy. Funcken books always a colourful introduction to the topic although the text is not always a coherent narrative, but it is oddly quaint.

[The Bauchler · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend bought it when it first came out and I coveted this book so much. The drawings in it were the coolest things.

Fondly remembered so a 5* from my teenage FRPing younger-self.