Jones, David E.
Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications
- ISBN 13:
- 9780292701700
- author:
- Jones, David E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 16.4 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Indigenous peoples
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications by David E. Jones offers a comprehensive study of the defensive armor and fortifications used by Native American tribes across North America. From the Southeast to the Northwest Coast, and from the Northeast Woodlands to the desert Southwest, Jones examines the various types of armor, shields, and fortifications used by Native Americans before and during European contact. Drawing on ethnohistorical accounts and archaeological evidence, Jones reveals the sociocultural factors that influenced the development of different types of armor and fortifications. The book includes extensive eyewitness descriptions of warfare, armor, and fortifications, as well as photos and sketches of Indian armor from museum collections, adding a visual dimension to the text. This systematic comparative study provides a unique insight into the defensive technology used by Native American tribes, shedding light on their strategies and tactics in warfare.
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