Forrer, Robert
European Sword Pommels: With 60 plates and 680 figures
- ISBN 13:
- 9781071286371
- author:
- Forrer, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Renaissance, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
European Sword Pommels With 60 Plates and 680 Figures This comprehensive collection of sword pommels from the Middle Ages and Renaissance offers a unique insight into the history of the European sword. With over 680 examples, including detailed descriptions and illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for historians and collectors alike. Written by Dr. Robert Forrer, a renowned art historian, archaeologist, and museum director, this revised edition of 1905 provides a deep understanding of the development of the sword in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The book also features detailed illustrations of the Blacksmith marks, essential for determining authenticity. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of European swords, this book is a comprehensive reference work that will appeal to collectors and historians.