Author : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage
Publisher : Potomac Books Incorporated
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,91 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574882933
An illustrated history of the evolution of body armor, from ancient Egypt to the dawn of the twenty-first century
Author : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,48 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Armor
ISBN : 9781840673074
Body armour has evolved along with advancements in technology and weaponry, from the tunics of chain mail to the use of tough lightweight materials that stop bullets and protect against toxic weapons and radiation. This fascinating story is brought vividly to life in this impressive full-colour book, as it examines how civilisations around the world have used and developed armour throughout the ages, from the Egyptian scale armour of 1500BC to modern police and army riot gear.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 20,12 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Armed Forces
ISBN :
Author : Robert C. Woosnam-Savage
Publisher : Brassey's Incorporated
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 36,56 MB
Release : 2002-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1574884654
An illustrated history of the evolution of body armor, from ancient Egypt to the dawn of the twenty-first century
Author : Ion Grumeza
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 16,27 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0761851348
"Balkanization" is a modern term describing the fragmentation and re-division of countries and nations in the Balkan Peninsula, as well as a dynamic meaning "the Balkan way of doing things." The Roots of Balkanization describes the historical changes that took place in the Balkan Peninsula after the collapse of the Roman Empire and their impact in Eastern lands. It develops conclusions reached in the author's previous book, Dacia: Land of Transylvania, Cornerstone of Ancient Eastern Europe, covering 500 B.C.-A.D. 500. Balkan multi-ethnicity was formed after the fifth century, when barbarian invaders settled and violently mixed with the native ancient nations. By the use of sword and terror, warlords became kings and their confederations of tribes became state nations. New societies emerged under the blessing of the Orthodox Church, only to fight against each other over disputed land that eventually came to be occupied by other invaders. The involvement of western powers and the Ottoman expansion triggered more grievances and violence, culminating with the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the end of the Byzantine Empire. The medieval culture of the Balkans survived and continues to play a major role in how business and political life is conducted today in Eastern Europe. Book jacket.
Author : David M. O. Miller
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 32,81 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN :
Examines the history of the religious wars in the Middle East between Christians and Muslims in the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries.
Author : E Sparks
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0857095579
The right clothing and equipment is of vital importance to the survival and effectiveness of military personnel. Advances in military textiles and personal equipment summarises key research on the design, manufacture and applications of military textiles.Beginning with an overview of design issues, part one explores anthropometric methods, psychological, colour and camouflage issues related to the successful design of military textiles. Materials and design issues in military helmets, footwear and hand wear are also reviewed. Part two goes on to consider applications of particular types of military clothing and equipment, including optimisation of body armour design, high performance ballistic protection using polymer nanocomposite technology as well as advances in materials and modelling of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective clothing. Finally, Advances in military textiles and personal equipment looks specifically at designing load carriage and advanced hydration systems for military personnel.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advances in military textiles and personal equipment is an invaluable resource for all those working in the design, manufacture and production of military clothing and equipment, as well as for the defence industry itself. - Summarises key research on the design, manufacture and applications of military textiles - Begins with an overview of the issues related to the successful design of military textiles and reviews materials and design issues in military helmets, footwear and hand wear - Sections consider applications of particular types of military clothing and equipment, including optimisation of body armour design, and discusses advances in materials and modelling of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective clothing
Author : Jason Colavito
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 23,93 MB
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476615667
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.
Author : Dierk Hagedorn
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 16,16 MB
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1784383341
The "Gladiatoria" group of German fencing manuscripts are several editions of a treatise on armoured foot combat, specifically aimed at duel fighting.Gloriously-illustrated, and replete with substantial commentary, these works are some of the greatest achievements in the corpus of late medieval fight books. These works have both tremendous artistic merit and incalculable historical value.In this remarkable full colour volume, authors Dierk Hagedorn and Bartomiej Walczak elegantly present their work on the copy of this treatise now in the Yale Center for British Art, including a reproduction of the manuscript, a full transcription, and translations into English.The work includes a foreword by Sydney Anglo which explains how the work shows a highly sophisticated pedagogical system of movement and applauds the editors for presenting the material in a clear and practical way.Additional essays discuss other aspects of the manuscript - including a tale of Dierk Hagedorn's adventures tracking down the manuscript.
Author : Thomas Allnutt Brassey Brassey (2d earl)
Publisher :
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 32,41 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Armed Forces
ISBN :
