An engaging book of great use to scholars and students. [It]
demystifies the material culture of an important aspect of the
military and tournament activities of early modern Europe. .. If
one had room for only a single book on the subject, this volume
should be it.
*SEVENTEENTH CENTURY NEWS*
This book represents part of the essential reading list for any
student of the subject. [...] The coverage of the subject is
comprehensive. The illustrations, both line drawings and
photographs, are excellent.
*HOBILAR*
This seminal work makes a welcome return...Anyone who has read any
of Mr Oakeshott's books will know well the clear, chatty style of
his text...it is a pleasure to read.
*CHRONICLE REGIA ANGLORUM*
The contents of this book are comprehensive...woven into the
background of history... A further volume by one of the world's
leading authorities on [the subject] and a true work of reference
not merely for any serious student of the subject but also those
with an interest in a lively and most readable account of the
artifacts of warfare during this period of development.
*CLASSIC ARMS & MILITARIA*
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