The Knight and the Blast Furnace
| Author | : Alan R. Williams |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 974 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004124981 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004124985 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (985 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Knight and the Blast Furnace by : Alan R. Williams
Download or read book The Knight and the Blast Furnace 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. 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.
