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Medieval Arms and Armour A Sourcebook Volume III 1450-1500
Year: 2024
Pages: 220
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The book "Medieval Arms and Armour A Sourcebook Volume III 14501500" is a comprehensive guide to the development of arms and armor during the medieval period, specifically from 1450 to 1500. The book provides a detailed analysis of the technological advancements made during this time frame, highlighting the evolution of weapons and armor from the early Middle Ages to the late Middle Ages. It covers various aspects such as the materials used, design innovations, and the impact of these developments on the outcome of battles and wars. The book begins by discussing the significance of the longbow and its influence on the English army during the Hundred Years' War. It then delves into the evolution of firearms, including handguns, culverins, and cannons, which revolutionized warfare and transformed the way armies fought. The text also explores the development of plate armor, the use of pikes and halberds, and the importance of fortifications in siege warfare. Additionally, it examines the role of gunpowder and its impact on the progression of weaponry. The book also focuses on the cultural and social context of arms and armor, examining how they were used in tournaments, jousts, and other forms of martial entertainment. It analyzes the symbolism of arms and armor in heraldry and their use in pageants and processions. Furthermore, it investigates the relationship between arms and armor and the rise of nationalism, highlighting how these technologies contributed to the formation of modern nation-states.
Книга «Medieval Arms and Armour A Sourcebook Volume III 14501500» является всеобъемлющим руководством по развитию оружия и доспехов в средневековый период, в частности, с 1450 по 1500 год. В книге представлен подробный анализ технологических достижений, сделанных за это время, освещается эволюция оружия и доспехов от раннего Средневековья до позднего Средневековья. Он охватывает различные аспекты, такие как используемые материалы, инновации в дизайне и влияние этих разработок на исход сражений и войн. Книга начинается с обсуждения значения длинного лука и его влияния на английскую армию во время Столетней войны. Затем она углубляется в эволюцию огнестрельного оружия, включая пистолеты, калверины и пушки, которые произвели революцию в войне и изменили то, как сражались армии. Текст также исследует развитие латных доспехов, использование пиков и алебард и важность укреплений в осадной войне. Кроме того, в нем рассматривается роль пороха и его влияние на развитие вооружения. Книга также посвящена культурному и социальному контексту оружия и доспехов, рассматривая, как они использовались в турнирах, шутках и других формах боевых развлечений. В ней анализируется символика оружия и доспехов в геральдике и их использование на конкурсах и шествиях. Кроме того, он исследует взаимосвязь между оружием и доспехами и ростом национализма, подчеркивая, как эти технологии способствовали формированию современных национальных государств.
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