Oriental Armour

Oriental Armour
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780486418186
ISBN-13 : 0486418189
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Oriental Armour by : H. Russell Robinson

Detailed, scholarly study, enhanced with over 400 illustrations, surveys defensive armor of Persia, Turkey, India, China, Ceylon, the Philippines, Korea, Tibet, and other regions. Splendid overview brings together much previously inaccessible material.

Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour

Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 0992631505
ISBN-13 : 9780992631505
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour by : Robert Hales

The book illustrates over 1,000 items of Islamic and Oriental arms and armour which represent the finest and most interesting examples originating from Islamic and Hindu cultures and beyond, including Russia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and South East Asia. All the items illustrated have passed through the hands of Robert Hales during the last 45 years. Divided into four sections: daggers, swords, firearms, and armour, with the occasional transgression, the publication also includes a useful glossary of terms. The text is concise and descriptive as well as containing information that is being published for the first time.

Indian and Oriental Armour

Indian and Oriental Armour
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : UCLA:31158004156393
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Indian and Oriental Armour by : Earl Wilbraham Egerton Egerton

A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour

A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour
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Publisher : Asian Educational Services
Total Pages : 238
Release :
ISBN-10 : 8120612051
ISBN-13 : 9788120612051
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour by : Edgerton of Tastton

A well illustrated book about the various arm and armour that have been use in the east. For want of a volume describing the subject, the author wrote this book. It starts with a sketch of the military history of India from the earliest invasions up to the first Burmese war of 1824. It then gives a descriptive catalogue of Indian Arms with introductory notes on styles of decoration, processes of manufacture and ethnological characteristics. Various areas are described in separate chapters. The descriptions are complimented with a map, 23 full page illustrations and numerous wood cuts. This book was first published in 1896.

Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour

Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 9780486147130
ISBN-13 : 0486147134
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour by : Lord Egerton of Tatton

Originally created in the late 19th century to catalog Indian and Oriental arms and armor for a British museum, this volume has long since become a sourcebook of vital information on the military history of India. Enhanced with excellent illustrations, it remains one of the few books available on the subject, providing factual accounts of events ranging from the earliest invasions of the subcontinent in 200 B.C. to the decline of the Mogul Empire (early 18th century) and the First Burmese War in 1824. In addition to information on military history, succeeding chapters describe Indian swords, helmets, knives, shields, daggers, spears, javelins, blowpipes, sabers, and a host of other weapons, including arms used for athletic and sacrificial purposes. Descriptive notes, grouped according to geographical areas, comment on styles of decoration, manufacturing processes, and ethnological characteristics. A shorter section of the book includes detailed information on Arab and Persian arms (maces, battle axes, matchlock guns, bows and arrows, etc.) and Japanese armor. Students of Far Eastern arms and armor as well as enthusiasts of military history will welcome this comprehensive reference. 350 halftones and line illustrations. 350 halftones and line illustrations.

Chinese Arms and Armour

Chinese Arms and Armour
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Publisher : Arms and Armour Series
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0948092890
ISBN-13 : 9780948092893
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Chinese Arms and Armour by : Natasha Bennett

"The fabled treasures of China span thousands of years of history. From the exotic Silk Road to the mysterious Great Wall, China's allure is as vast as the country itself. Here, Natasha Bennett introduces the fascinating world of Chinese arms and armour in the Royal Armouries' collection. Offering a colourful insight into one of the world's earliest civilisations, she chronicles the development of personal weapons and armour from the late Bronze Age to the early twentieth century. It is ideal for anyone interested in the military and material culture of this absorbing land." --Publisher's website.

Ancient Chinese Warfare

Ancient Chinese Warfare
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Publisher : Basic Books
Total Pages : 578
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ISBN-10 : 9780465023349
ISBN-13 : 0465023347
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Ancient Chinese Warfare by : Ralph D. Sawyer

The history of China is a history of warfare. Rarely in its 3,000-year existence has the country not been beset by war, rebellion, or raids. Warfare was a primary source of innovation, social evolution, and material progress in the Legendary Era, Hsia dynasty, and Shang dynasty -- indeed, war was the force that formed the first cohesive Chinese empire, setting China on a trajectory of state building and aggressive activity that continues to this day. In Ancient Chinese Warfare, a preeminent expert on Chinese military history uses recently recovered documents and archaeological findings to construct a comprehensive guide to the developing technologies, strategies, and logistics of ancient Chinese militarism. The result is a definitive look at the tools and methods that won wars and shaped culture in ancient China.

Oriental Armour

Oriental Armour
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Publisher : London : Jenkins
Total Pages : 257
Release :
ISBN-10 : LCCN:73484064
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Oriental Armour by : H. Russell Robinson

Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World

Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 264
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0312386966
ISBN-13 : 9780312386962
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World by : Michael E. Haskew

From the age of the Huns to the forcing open of Japan, an in depth account of Asian military history.