Author: Kale JamesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781925968842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Brutal Weapons and Armour
Author: Kale JamesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781925968804
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Unlock an arsenal of imagery exploring the weaponry and armour used by knights, soldiers, archers and infantrymen from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Expect to find imagery of brutal weapons, including maces, axes, swords, crossbows, daggers, spears, shields, hammers, polearms, muskets, ornamental helmets, war horses in articulated armour, men at arms and much more. Features: Each book comes with a unique download link providing instant access to high-resolution files of all images featured. These images can be used in art and graphic design projects or printed and framed to make stunning decorative artworks. About the author: This book was curated and authored by the creative director of Vault Editions, Kale James. Kale has published over 30 acclaimed books within the art design space and has worked with brands including Nike, Samsung, Adidas and Rolling Stone. Kale's artwork is published in numerous titles, including No Cure, Semi-Permanent, Vogue and more. This collection of vintage illustrations is an essential resource for all artists, collage artists, graphic designers, tattooists and fantasy artists looking to take their artwork to the next level. Only a limited number of copies of this publication have been made, so download your files now and start creating today before they are gone forever.
Powerful and Brutal Weapons
Author: Stephen P RandolphPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674027094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
As America confronts an unpredictable war in Iraq, Randolph returns to an earlier conflict that severely tested our civilian and military leaders. In 1972, America sought to withdraw from Vietnam with its credibility intact, with President Nixon and National Security Advisor Kissinger hoping that gains on the battlefield would strengthen their position at the negotiating table. Randolph's intimate chronicle of the commander-in-chief gains us unprecedented access to how these strategic assessments were made and played out.
Weapon
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756642191
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor is an epic 4,000-year illustrated story of weaponry. From stone axes to heavy machine-guns, swords to sniper rifles, discover the innovative design, range, lethal function and brutal history of arms and armor, and meet the warriors who wielded them. Weapon includes all the important arms from the ages, covering edged weapons, clubs, projectiles and firearms from ancient Egyptian axes, through bows and spears of traditional societies in Africa, Oceania and the Americas, to the machine-guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Key weapons from every era are presented in sharp detail and the mechanisms that operate them are displayed and explained. Top fighting forces, from the Greek hoplite to the Navy Seal are profiled, and the weapons they have wielded and the tactics and fighting methods they've used are revealed.
Arms and Armor
Author: Carol Belanger GraftonPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486319946
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.
Weapon
Author: Richard HolmesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780241257807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew returns with a new identity, a long-term girlfriend and a young daughter, who know nothing of what happened before. Yet when he runs into Jessica, neither of them can ignore the emotional ties that bind them together. With so many secrets to keep hidden, how long can Jessica and Matthew avoid the dark mistakes of their past imploding in the present?
Author: Eduard Wagner (major.)The Defensive Armour and the Weapons and Engines of War of Mediæval Times, and of the "Renaissance"
Author: R. Coltman ClephanPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
R. Coltman Clephan's 'The Defensive Armour and the Weapons and Engines of War of Mediæval Times, and of the 'Renaissance'' is a comprehensive study of military equipment and strategies used during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. Clephan delves into the intricate details of defensive armor, weapons, and engineering marvels that shaped warfare during this era. His meticulous research and detailed descriptions provide readers with a vivid picture of battlefield tactics and technologies of the time. The book is written in a scholarly and analytical style, making it a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of warfare. Clephan's work is a significant contribution to the understanding of medieval and Renaissance military history, offering insights into the innovation and challenges faced by soldiers and commanders of the period. Recommended for readers seeking a deep dive into the arms and armor of the past.
Author: R. Ewart Oakeshott
Author: Stephen Bull