Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History Of The... -

The book tracks the incremental evolution of weaponry from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance. It is organized chronologically into four main periods: Carolingian Crusade Late Medieval

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: Experts from the University of Toronto note that Smith’s background at the Royal Armouries provides a deep understanding of how these items were actually made and used. Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of The...

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This title is available in both hardcover and ebook formats from several retailers: The book tracks the incremental evolution of weaponry

Within these chapters, the authors explain how weapons like spears and swords eventually gave way to the large-scale use of handguns and fully armored knights.

: Library Journal recommends it for larger public and academic libraries with strong history collections, and ARBA calls it an "excellent resource" for European history programs. : Experts from the University of Toronto note

Academic and library reviews are highly positive, while some specialized readers find it superficial.