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The Knight and the Blast Furnace: A History of the Metallurgy of Armour in the Middle Ages & the Early Modern Period (History of Warfare, 12)
 
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The Knight and the Blast Furnace: A History of the Metallurgy of Armour in the Middle Ages & the Early Modern Period (History of Warfare, 12) (Hardcover)

by Alan Williams (Author)


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The suit of armour distinguishes the European Middle Ages and Renaissance from all other periods and cultures. This work tells the story from its invention in 14th century Lombardy, until its decline in the 17th century, mainly due to the development of another military technology, the gun.

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  • Hardcover: 954 pages
  • Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers (February 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9004124985
  • ISBN-13: 978-9004124981
  • Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,146,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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