The Knight and the Blast Furnace
Download or Read eBook The Knight and the Blast Furnace PDF written by Alan R. Williams and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2003 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Alan R. Williams |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 974 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004124981 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004124985 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Knight and the Blast Furnace by : Alan R. Williams
Book excerpt: The suit of armour distinguishes the European Middle Ages & Renaissance. This book tells its story from the 14th to the 17th century, and the making of its steel. The metallurgy of 600 armours has been analysed, and their probable effectiveness in battle assessed.
