The Exercise of Armes: All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17th-Century Military Manual

$50.00 CAD

pp. xvi 127, paperback edition .”This 1607 masterpiece, one of the earliest and most famous manuals of arms, features 117 handsome copper engravings illustrating step-by-step instructions for training foot soldiers in the handling of muskets, calivers, and pikes. In addition to its historic value and aesthetic appeal, the volume presents a meticulous portrait of uniforms and weapons of the 17th-century Netherlands. New introduction and captions by J. B. Kist.”

In stock

SKU: 157016 Category:

Book Information

ISBN 0486404420
ISBN13 9780486404424
Number of pages 127
Original Title The Exercise of Armes: All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17th-Century Military Manual
Published Date 1999
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Mineloa
Edition First Edition
Category:
Authors:,
Publisher:

Description

pp. xvi 127, paperback edition .”This 1607 masterpiece, one of the earliest and most famous manuals of arms, features 117 handsome copper engravings illustrating step-by-step instructions for training foot soldiers in the handling of muskets, calivers, and pikes. In addition to its historic value and aesthetic appeal, the volume presents a meticulous portrait of uniforms and weapons of the 17th-century Netherlands. New introduction and captions by J. B. Kist.”

Additional information

Weight 0.85 kg