Russian weapons and military uniforms. 1000 years of history
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The fundamental work of the outstanding military historian, adjutant of Major General A.V. Viskovatov (1804-1858) "Historical description of the clothes and weapons of Russian troops, with drawings, compiled according to the highest command, was released in St. Petersburg in 1841-1862. For this work, the author received personal thanks of Emperor Nicholas I, and the Imperial Academy of Sciences awarded this composition of a prestigious Demidov Prize.
A richly illustrated publication contained a detailed description of military uniforms and weapons for the period from the end of the 9th to the middle of the 19th century. A unique illustrative series (including manually painted engravings) and tiny circulation immediately made Viskovatov’s work a welcome gift for collectors and historians.
The book of Viskovatov to this day is one of the most popular sources of information about the history of military form
A richly illustrated publication contained a detailed description of military uniforms and weapons for the period from the end of the 9th to the middle of the 19th century. A unique illustrative series (including manually painted engravings) and tiny circulation immediately made Viskovatov’s work a welcome gift for collectors and historians.
The book of Viskovatov to this day is one of the most popular sources of information about the history of military form
Author:
Author:Viskovatov Alexander Vasilievich
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Culture
Series:
Series: Gift editions. History of Russia
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9963-6277-6
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