The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII
Thom Richardson
The history of England records no more charismatic figure than King
Henry VIII.
His reign reveals an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new,
during which his kingdom emerged as a power to be reckoned with. He
was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in
their design and manufacture.
Henry's impact upon the Royal Armouries' collections is immense.
This book, written by Thom Richardson provides insight into the
arms and armour made for Henry VIII, his personal guard and his
army, which form the core of the Royal Armouries' collection.
The book includes details on subjects such as:
Maximilian's gift
The foundation of the Greenwich workshop
The Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament
The French Ambassadors
Technical Innovations
The King's revival
Boulogne
Henry's Cannon
Terminology of Horse Armour and Saddle
With interesting facts and information, beautiful photography and a
detailed glossary this small, yet concise publication offers a
fascinating insight into the arms and armour of Henry VIII.
Format 23x17 cm, Paperback, 80 Seiten,durchgängig farbig
bebildert, Best.-Nr.: RAM004
