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Scottish Arms and Armour Tapa blanda - 2009

de Fergus Cannan


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The Scottish warrior has throughout history been armed with some of the most famous and instantly recognisable weapons and armour ever produced. From the majestic Highland two-handed sword and the diminutive sgian dhu that tucks into the sock of every Scotsman in formal dress to the distinctive leather shield or targe, these objects are redolent of great men and hard-fought battles - men such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie and battles such as Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden. An important aspect of national heritage and folklore, Scottish weapons and armor are icons of valor and pride for millions worldwide.

With a foreword by the 23rd Chief of the Clan Macnab, this pioneering study by Fergus Cannan examines the Scottish people at war and the armor and weaponry they have used on the battlefield from the Stone Age to the present day.

Detalles

  • Título Scottish Arms and Armour
  • Autor Fergus Cannan
  • Encuadernación Tapa blanda
  • Edición First Edition
  • Páginas 120
  • Volúmenes 1
  • Idioma ENG
  • Editorial Shire Publications, Oxford Ox2 0ph United Kingdom
  • Fecha de publicación 2009-09-22
  • Ilustrado
  • ISBN 9780747806981 / 0747806985
  • Peso 0.95 libras (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensiones 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.3 pulgadas (25.15 x 19.05 x 0.76 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Scotland - History, Military, Weapons - Scotland - History
  • Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2009510170
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.441

Reseñas en medios

Featured in the December 2009 Foreword Footnotes

"This book works well both for the expert and the Gaelic enthusiast – an excellent title from Shire" –Military Illustrated

"Excellent." – Greenock Telegraph 

"Historian Fergus Cannan is not only an expert on the subject of Scottish weapons and other military subjects, he is a descendant of Highland warriors who more than likely used many of the weapons described in his new book. His account traces the Scottish arms from their humble beginnings in 2200 BC, with axe heads made from stone, to the early 20th century, when ceremonial swords and knives were still worn by Scottish regiments... In battles such as Bannockburn, Flodden, and Stirling Bridge, heroic Scots fought for their freedom using the very weapons that Cannan describes in this book." -Military Heritage Magazine (June 2010)

"A most impressive aspect of this book is the numerous color and black and white photos from various museums and private collections. They combine with historical art to provide a comprehensive chronicle of Scottish warfare. Crisp and clear, the photos really bring the book to life and are well paired with corresponding text....Overall this is an excellent book with high-end photos and plenty of historical references to make even a history teacher sit up and take notice. Reasonably priced, this is definitely a recommended choice for an evening read." -Charles Ives, Toy Soldier & Model Figure

Acerca del autor

Fergus Cannan is a medievalist at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He has published on subjects including arms and armor, funerary monuments and Northern European sculpture.
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Usado - Very Good
Edición
First Edition Paperback
Encuadernación
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780747806981 / 0747806985
Cantidad disponible
1
Librería
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Este vendedor ha conseguido 5 de las cinco estrellas otorgadas por los compradores de Biblio.
Precio
EUR 119.91
EUR 3.76 enviando a USA

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Descripción:
Shire, 2009-09-22. First Edition Paperback. Paperback. Very Good. 10x7x0. Clean, unmarked interior text, no highlighting, creasing, underlining or writing. Softcover is clean, shows some edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. First edition paperback, First Printing, Full Print Line Displayed. 2009. Fergus. Ships in box, quickly and with care.
Precio
EUR 119.91
EUR 3.76 enviando a USA