Companion To Medieval Arms And Armour : David Nicolle (2002, 1st in DJ) History

Edited by David Nicolle

Published by Boydell & Brewer, 2002, Suffolk. First edition. 8vo. Blue hardback binding with gilt lettering to spine and original pictorial dust-jacket. 179pp + bibliography, index and 45 pages of b&w illustrations. 

The primary focus of this book is on the arms and armour of Europe, but also included are neighbouring cultures where these had a direct influence on developments and changes within Europe, from late Roman cavalry armour, Byzantium and the East, to the influence of the Golden Horde. A Companion to Medieval Arms and Armour covers the entire period from the fifth to the fifteenth century, a thousand years which saw huge changes in military technology in most of the world's major civilisations. Arms and armour in Europe are the principal focus of the studies, but those of neighbouring civilisations, including the Byzantine Empire, eastern Europe, the steppes and the Islamic world, are also investigated, both for the impact upon them of European technological developments, and for their influence upon developments within western Europe. Arms and armour in Europe developed dramatically during the thousand years from the fifth to the fifteenth century. During this broad sweep of time civilisations rose and fell and Eastto the influence of the Golden Horde. A truly impressive band of specialists cover issues ranging from the migrations to the first firearms, divided into three sections: From the Fall of Rome to the Eleventh Century, Emergence of A European Tradition in the High Middle Ages, and New Influences and New Challenges of the Late Middle Ages; throughout there is particular emphasis on the social and technological aspects of medieval military affairs. 

Very good. Dust jacket remains un-clipped and is in very good condition with very little edge-wear. Boards and spine excellent, gilt lettering to spine remains bright and clear. Main text block is tight and pages throughout remain crisp and clean. Overall a near-mint copy. 

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