The Armourer and His Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Charles ffoulkes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1988

Standard reference offers comprehensive, detailed record of 500 years of European armor — manufacture, materials, tools, cost, weight, and more. Over 100 illustrations. Bibliography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Facsimile of 1912 ed edition (December 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486258513
• ISBN-13: 978-0486258515
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,243,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Obviously, it's a historical book..., May 2, 2001

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"kerc" (Caguas, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Armourer and His Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century (Paperback)

It's clearly specified in the title. This book provides an interesting look into the art of armor construction and also into the lives of the armorers and the people who hired them. The book is written in a simple but informative style.

Although the book is old (original edition is from 1912), the text is concise and clear. The pictures and illustrations (which are most medieval drawings) are very nice.

A very intersting read.

30 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars All history!, June 26, 2000

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Kenneth A Blucher II - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Armourer and His Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century (Paperback)

The books main focus is the history of armor. If you are looking for a guide on how to make armor this is not the resource you want.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource on Armour, December 8, 2001

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Ryan A. Ricks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Armourer and His Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century (Paperback)

I don't mind the fact that this book is a little dated. I enjoyed the descriptions and illustrations and learned a few things that I hadn't known already. Although ffoulkes is a little biased about the types of armour he prefers, he none the less presents information and construction elements that apply to all harnesses. There are references in french that aren't translated, and several erroneous footnotes that are untraceable and confusing. Besides it's downfalls, there are excellent points to the book: easy to read, easy to follow, and full of tidbits you'll be pleased to rediscover when you pick it up for a second or third time. It is definately worth the inexpensive price, and should be on the reference shelf of armour enthusiasts.