Arms And Armour Of The Elizabethan Court
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Arms And Armour Of The Elizabethan Court
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Author : Thom Richardson
language : en
Publisher: Arms and Armour Series
Release Date : 2015
Arms And Armour Of The Elizabethan Court written by Thom Richardson and has been published by Arms and Armour Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Armor categories.
The Elizabethan court was a vibrant and colourful place, where the inherited traditions and technological skill that had characterised the Middle Ages came face to face with the decorative techniques of the Renaissance. This book shows how the arms and armour in the collections of the Royal Armouries can be studied to gain insight into this creative and dynamic period. This book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour. Written by specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating information and stunning photography.
Sir Henry Lee 1533 1611 Elizabethan Courtier
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Author : Sue Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Sir Henry Lee 1533 1611 Elizabethan Courtier written by Sue Simpson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with History categories.
A favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Henry Lee was known as ’the most accomplished cavaliero’ in England. This handsome, entertaining and highly convivial gentleman was an important participant in life at court as Elizabeth’s tournament champion. He created the spectacular Accession Day tournaments held annually before London crowds of more than 8,000 people, was Lieutenant of Elizabeth’s palace at Woodstock, and Master of the Armoury at the Tower of London during the Spanish Armada. This is the only biography of Sir Henry Lee in print, and explores the interaction of politics, culture and society of the Elizabethan court through the eyes of a popular and long-serving courtier. Indeed, few other courtiers managed to live such a long and satisfying life, and although this study of Sir Henry’s life shows a diverse nature typical of many Elizabethan gentlemen - his travels to the courts of Italy, his knowledge of arms and armour, his delight in the world of emblems and symbolism, his close association with Philip Sidney, and his intimate relationship with a notorious woman at least thirty years his junior - it also questions what it meant to be a courtier. Was the game actually worth the candle?
How To Read European Armor
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Author : Donald J. La Rocca
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2017-08-15
How To Read European Armor written by Donald J. La Rocca and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-15 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Many of us have long been captivated by images of knights in shining armor evoking the age of chivalry and the ideals of Camelot. In this richly illustrated volume, the beauty and complexity of the actual armor worn by European knights and soldiers comes brilliantly to the fore. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana} How to Read European Armor presents a compelling overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the seventeenth century, the period when armor as an art form achieved its highest levels of stylistic beauty and functional perfection. During that time, skilled armorers developed ingenious solutions for protecting the body with armor that was effective and often amazingly ornate. This volume features historically important examples of armor such as a suit made in the royal workshops of Greenwich, England, almost certainly for King Henry VIII himself; a masterfully etched work created by a famed Nuremberg armorer for Emperor Ferdinand I; and sumptuous armor for the warhorse of an Italian nobleman. The engaging text extensively examines armor's complex parts and many decorative techniques, and sets the lively historical context for how European armor thrived in the field of combat, in tournaments, and on ceremonial occasions. A book for any reader drawn to the chivalric and courtly life of Europe, How to Read European Armor highlights the many innovations of armorers who created these legendary marvels of art and technology.
Sir Henry Lee 1533 1611 Elizabethan Courtier
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Author : Sue Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Sir Henry Lee 1533 1611 Elizabethan Courtier written by Sue Simpson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with History categories.
A favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Henry Lee was known as ’the most accomplished cavaliero’ in England. This handsome, entertaining and highly convivial gentleman was an important participant in life at court as Elizabeth’s tournament champion. He created the spectacular Accession Day tournaments held annually before London crowds of more than 8,000 people, was Lieutenant of Elizabeth’s palace at Woodstock, and Master of the Armoury at the Tower of London during the Spanish Armada. This is the only biography of Sir Henry Lee in print, and explores the interaction of politics, culture and society of the Elizabethan court through the eyes of a popular and long-serving courtier. Indeed, few other courtiers managed to live such a long and satisfying life, and although this study of Sir Henry’s life shows a diverse nature typical of many Elizabethan gentlemen - his travels to the courts of Italy, his knowledge of arms and armour, his delight in the world of emblems and symbolism, his close association with Philip Sidney, and his intimate relationship with a notorious woman at least thirty years his junior - it also questions what it meant to be a courtier. Was the game actually worth the candle?
Arms Armour In The Collection Of Her Majesty The Queen
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Author : Alexander Vesey Bethune Norman
language : en
Publisher: Royal Collection
Release Date : 2016
Arms Armour In The Collection Of Her Majesty The Queen written by Alexander Vesey Bethune Norman and has been published by Royal Collection this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Armor categories.
Volume 1: European Armour is the first catalog to offer a comprehensive inventory of this substantial and historically significant collection in more than one hundred years. Among the highlights of the collection are imposing sets of Greenwich armor created in the sixteenth century for Henry VIII and Sir Christopher Hatton; an exceptionally beautiful set of armor created in the early seventeenth century for Henry, Prince of Wales; and an ornate field garniture belonging to Julius, Duke of Brunswick, a fine example of armor in the continental style. In addition to fresh research, the book features more than five hundred new photographs that provide clear front, back, and side views, as well as close-ups of ornamentation, maker's marks, and other features for the most important pieces. The book also includes full resources for further study, including two essays giving a broad overview of the history of the collection; specially commissioned reconstruction drawings of important Greenwich garnitures, including lost pieces; a glossary of important terms; and an index, appendix, and bibliography.
History Of Armour 1100 1700
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Author : Paul F Walker
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2013-03-01
History Of Armour 1100 1700 written by Paul F Walker and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The History of Armour 1100 - 1700 offers a detailed account of how armour developed through the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil War eras, carefully itemizing the subtle changes over a six hundred year period. Each chapter focuses on an individual area of body protection, charting the evolution of each piece over time, from helmets and chest protection to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons. The book also encompasses the use of weaponry and its evolution, including protection for the horse.With the aid of the author's superb photographs and illustrations, the book looks at how fashions, as well as its protective qualities, influenced the style of armour. Valuable information has been acquired through the study of effigies over a number of years, and using these existing artifacts, supplemented by the author's meticulous illustrations and practical knowlege of armour construction, it has been possible to reconstruct the design and appearance of a wide range of armour. A meticulous study of the development of the knight's protective armour and weaponry over a six hundred year period. Through the study of effigies over a number of years, the author has been able to reconstruct the design of a wide range of armour. An invaluable resource for historians, re-enactors, collectors and all those with an interest in miltiary or medieval history. Superbly illustrated with 275 colour photographs and illustrations. Paul Walker gives lectures in armour and weapons for English Heritage and has a lifelong interest in historical warfare.
British And Foreign Arms Armour
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Author : Charles Henry Ashdown
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-06-03
British And Foreign Arms Armour written by Charles Henry Ashdown and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-03 with Fiction categories.
This work provides an interesting study on British Arms and Armour. This incredible report was written in an attempt to educate and interest general readers, students, artists, or antiquarians. The author explains this intriguing subject in detail, from the weapons of prehistoric times to the introduction of gunpowder. He structures the work skillfully with accurate information to add to people's knowledge. He interests the readers with unknown facts from the history of England concerning arms and armor. It's a must-read for history enthusiasts. Table of contents: Weapons of Prehistoric Man The Assyrians The Romans Saxons and Danes The Norman Period to 1180 The Chain Mail Period, 1180-1250 Chain Mail Reinforced, 1250-1325 The Cyclas Period, 1325-1335 The Studded and Splinted Armour Period, 1335-1360 The Camail and Jupon Period, 1360-1410 The Surcoatless Period, 1410-1430 The Tabard Period, 1430-1500 The Transition Period, 1500-1525 Maximilian Armour, 1525-1600 The Half-Armour Period After 1600 Weapons of the Early and Middle Ages Projectile-throwing Engines German, Italian, and Other Influences Upon European Armour The Introduction of Gunpowder and Its Influence Upon Armour
Arms And Armour Of The English Civil Wars
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Author : David Blackmore
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Incorporated
Release Date : 2003-11-01
Arms And Armour Of The English Civil Wars written by David Blackmore and has been published by Boydell & Brewer Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-01 with History categories.
This book uses the magnificent collections of arms and armour from the Royal Armouries, augmented by the unique Civil War Armoury at Littlecote House, and others, to show the weapons and armours used by the Englishmen who fought for King or Parliament during the Civil War. The arms and armour of each different type of soldier is described in detail, and their use and effectiveness in battle is fully discussed, with many fascinating quotations from contemporary manuals and memoirs.
The Armour Arms Of Henry Viii
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Author : Thom Richardson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Armour Arms Of Henry Viii written by Thom Richardson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Armor categories.
This book is a guide to the armours and weapons of Henry VIII in the Royal Armouries collection, together with pieces from other collections in Britain and abroad.
Arms And Armour Of The English Civil Wars
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Author : Keith Dowen
language : en
Publisher: Arms and Armour Series
Release Date : 2019
Arms And Armour Of The English Civil Wars written by Keith Dowen and has been published by Arms and Armour Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Armor categories.
The English Civil Wars was the greatest political upheaval in the British Isles in six hundred years. Raging across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the conflict tore families and friendships apart, and led directly to the execution of King Charles I in 1649. Keith Dowen tells the absorbing story of the arms and armour of the civil wars.