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Arms and Armour by Frederick Wilkinson
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Arms and Armour (original 1968; edition 1996)

by Frederick Wilkinson

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Traces the history of armor and edged weapons in Europe from ancient times through World War II. Also includes sections on North America, Africa, and Asia.
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Title:Arms and Armour
Authors:Frederick Wilkinson
Info:Bounty Books (1996), Paperback, 40 pages
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Arms and Armour by Frederick Wilkinson (1968)

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This book is a general synopsis of the development of arms and armor from the begining of history to the 20th century. I have several in my library just like it. While it is a moderately useful reference book there is nothing in it that stands out from the dozens of works just like it.
I got the impression that (and I may be wrong) may be more of an expert and enthusiast of the more modern weapons (matchlocks till present day) than of the earlier tools. That in itself is fine, but I got the feeling he was relying heavily on friendly peers for the Middle Ages and earlier sections of his book.
Ok book for the general reader but for you students of Renaissance, Middle Ages, Ancient , and pre-history arms and armor you might want to save your self some money and pass on this one. ( )
  Poleaxe | Apr 23, 2009 |
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From the earliest times until well into the nineteenth century man had only three or four basic materials with which to construct his weapons for war or the chase.
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Traces the history of armor and edged weapons in Europe from ancient times through World War II. Also includes sections on North America, Africa, and Asia.

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