British And Foreign Arms Armour

British and Foreign Arms & Armour

In "British and Foreign Arms & Armour," Charles Henry Ashdown presents a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of weaponry and armor from Britain and abroad. Ashdown's literary style is meticulous and encyclopedic, reflecting his deep scholarly engagement with the subject. This work is situated within the broader context of historical arms studies, combining rich illustrations with in-depth analyses that reveal the technical advancements and historical narratives behind each piece, from medieval blades to modern firearms. The text serves not only as a catalogue of arms and armor but also as a narrative that interweaves the socio-political dynamics that shaped their use and production throughout centuries. Charles Henry Ashdown was an esteemed antiquarian and historian, whose lifelong passion for weaponry and military artifacts fueled his research and writings. His expertise is underscored by extensive fieldwork and a commitment to historical accuracy, informing his understanding of both the aesthetic qualities and the functional designs of arms. His background in archaeology and history provided him with a unique lens through which he viewed these objects, insisting on their importance in understanding the past. Ashdown's "British and Foreign Arms & Armour" is recommended for scholars, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, history, and technology. This meticulously researched tome not only enriches our understanding of martial heritage but also invites readers to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of arms and armor throughout history.

British and Foreign Arms and Armour (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from British and Foreign Arms and Armour Charles Boutell by his translation of Lacombe did much to foster the study, but it was from a French point of view, and his epitome of English armour and arms, though excellent in its way, is only superficial, and a digest Of his great works on Monumental Brasses. In the latter he probably did more to further the study than any preceding author; he was the first to rationally systematise the arrangement of armour in periods in consonance with the salient features it possessed, thus breaking through the previous methods of classifying it by reigns, which was Obviously absurd, or by centuries, which was equally ridiculous. I have followed his method with but little variation in the pages of this book, inasmuch as no better arrangement is extant. It is a matter for great pride to myself that such standard works should have emanated from a former Hon. Secretary of the St. Albans and Herts Architectural and Archaeo logical Society, and if the present volume should in any degree further the good work of my predecessor it will have achieved the height of my ambition. Hewitt is de lightful reading, but his arrangement is unsystematic and involved; to the advanced student, however, he is invalu able. Thc later works of Demmin, Clephan, Gardner, &c., are masterly monographs upon the subject, but hopelessly out Of place in the hands of a beginner. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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