Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight

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Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight

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Published in 1988 by Crescent Books, New York, this book has 320 illustrations, including 150 in color. It comprises a pictorial survey of the weaponry and tactics employed by the medieval knight, from the early days of chain mail and crude helmets to the elaborate suits of full plate armor of the 15th and 16th centuries. Includes a comprehensive glossary of terms and an appendix on the construction of armor.