Treasures of the Royal Armouries: A Panoply of Arms by Dr Edward Impey Hardcover

Description: Treasures of the Royal Armouries by Dr Edward Impey Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a photographic journey through Britains national museum of arms and armour. It reflects the diversity of the Royal Armouries collection, which was assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London and now spans the ancient world to the present day. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a photographic journey through Britains national museum of arms and armour. It reflects the diversity of the Royal Armouries collection, which was assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London and now spans the ancient world to the present day.At the core of this journey is the museums unparalleled group of Tudor armours which derive from the Greenwich Armoury of Henry VIII, but European swords, paintings and manuscripts are equally well-represented. Stunning pieces from Asia are included, as are key items from the national collection of firearms, started in 1631 by Charles I and now housed at the National Firearms Centre, as well as larger guns from the National Artillery Centre at Fort Nelson.Each of the 115 entries tell compelling stories, tracing the histories of individuals, campaigns and cultures across millennia. They also consider the place of arms in an increasingly turbulent world and the new challenges that technology presents to a modern army.Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a lavishly illustrated account of some of the most interesting pieces of arms and armour in existence. Author Biography Edward Impey is a British historian, archaeologist, and museum curator. He is the former director general and master of the Royal Armouries and the author of several books, including The Great Barn of 1425-27 at Harmondsworth, Middlesex. Long Description Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a photographic journey through Britains national museum of arms and armour. It reflects the diversity of the Royal Armouries collection, which was assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London and now spans the ancient world to the present day. At the core of this journey is the museums unparalleled group of Tudor armours which derive from the Greenwich Armoury of Henry VIII, but European swords, paintings and manuscripts are equally well-represented. Stunning pieces from Asia are included, as are key items from the national collection of firearms, started in 1631 by Charles I and now housed at the National Firearms Centre, as well as larger guns from the National Artillery Centre at Fort Nelson. Each of the 115 entries tell compelling stories, tracing the histories of individuals, campaigns and cultures across millennia. They also consider the place of arms in an increasingly turbulent world and the new challenges that technology presents to a modern army. Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a lavishly illustrated account of some of the most interesting pieces of arms and armour in existence. Details ISBN1913013405 Author Dr Edward Impey Format Hardcover Pages 288 Year 2022 ISBN-13 9781913013400 Publication Date 2022-03-01 Imprint Trustees of the Royal Armouries Place of Publication Leeds Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-03-01 UK Release Date 2022-03-01 ISBN-10 1913013405 Subtitle A Panoply of Arms Edited by Edward Impey Publisher Trustees of the Royal Armouries DEWEY 623.40744212 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-02-28 Illustrations 175 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136352211;

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