Armor And Arms: From 12th to 16th Century | Art Book | Coffee table book | Premium Quality Photograph Collection

Product Description

Steel rings whisper, plates thunder, and blades cross path with bullets. This art book takes you into the restless centuries between the twelfth and sixteenth, when war was not only fought — it was engineered.From the supple weave of mail hauberks to the sculpted brilliance of full plate, from knightly swords to the brutal honesty of pole-arms and early firearms, this is not a catalogue of weapons. It is a story of rivalry between craftsman and killer, of armourers racing to out-think crossbowmen, and of warriors learning to read the language of steel on the battlefield. Each page reveals how armor and arms shaped tactics, status, and even the human body itself, turning warfare into a dialogue of invention and survival.Richly detailed yet vividly told, this art book uncovers how protection became art, how weapons became arguments, and how both were ultimately challenged by the crack of gunpowder. Whether you are a historian, a collector, or simply fascinated by the gleam of old steel, this art book is an invitation to step inside the armor — feel its weight, understand its purpose, and witness the moment when the age of iron began to give way to firearms.What you’ll get in this Coffee Table/Art Book?Premium quality images of armor and arms with historic details.Premium quality paper material assuring longevity.Trim Size 8.5 X 8.5” (Square Size)