The Medieval Soldier

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Medieval Soldier
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gerry Embleton
By (author) John Howe
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 296,Width 210
Category/GenrePhotographs: collections
British and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9781859150368
ClassificationsDewey:941.04
Audience
General
Edition New edition
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 1 May 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This work features the recreation, in colour photographs, of the appearance of the fighting men of the past, their environment - even their families. The book features material on civilian costume, male and female, and on medieval life in general. The book presents a range of nearly 300 colour photographs of authentically costumed, armoured and equipped live models, posed realistically in outdoor settings and historical interiors in Continental Europe and Britain. The accompanying text details many aspects of 15th-century life and warfare, drawn from primary research sournces in several language.

Author Biography

Gerry Embleton discovered a passion for the medieval period after moving to Switzerland in the early 1980's. He founded his company Time Machine in 1988, designing, creating and clothing life-size model historical figures for museums in several countries. He has pursued his medieval research through a Swiss-based "living history" group, whose high standards of authenticity have been endorsed by continental museums and heritage sites. Resident - Switzerland John Howe studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. He is a respected freelance illustrator, and has published a wide range of historical and fantasy work on both sides of the Atlantic. Resident - Switzerland