Armour in England, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of James the First
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"Armour in England, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of James the First" by J. Starkie Gardner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book meticulously details the evolution of armour in England, spanning a broad timeline from ancient British tribes to the early 17th century under James I. It covers various types of armour, from the primitive plate-armours used by early Britons through the progression to
more advanced mail and plate-armours during the medieval period. The opening of the text introduces the theme of the unique development of armour in Britain, contrasting it with European influences. It begins by discussing the insular characteristics of early British culture, emphasizing the distinctive weaponry and customs that emerged prior to Roman influence. Gardner provides historical accounts and archaeological references to illustrate how the British adopted and adapted military technologies, progressing from rudimentary forms of protection to the more sophisticated designs that would culminate in the renowned plate-armour of the knightly era. This establishes a foundational understanding of how Britain's martial identity was shaped by both indigenous practices and external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gardner, John Starkie, 1844-1930 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Farquharson, V. A. (Victor Alexander), 1853-1926 |
| LoC No. | 10012619 |
| Title | Armour in England, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of James the First |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Armor -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44538 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44538-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 744 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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