Illustrated history of weapons. From ancient times to the beginning of the 19th century.
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One of the first monumental works dedicated to the history of hand weapons from ancient times to the 19th century and written in Russian. Over the 130 years since its first publication, the book has not lost its relevance and significance, becoming a classic that has been repeatedly reissued. Based on numerous collections in Russian museums and foreign collections, P. P. von Winkler traces the evolution of weapons from Paleolithic and Neolithic tools, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek, Roman, and Germanic weapons to European armaments of the Middle Ages and Modern times. The main focus is on individual offensive and defensive weapons, predominantly cold weapons and armor (with descriptions of the characteristic differences of various types and functional features of the components), including information on throwing weapons, including firearms. In addition to describing the specimens, significant attention is given to production technologies, as well as finishing and decoration methods. Separate chapters are dedicated to the evolution of weapons in the East and in Russia (from the 10th to the 17th century). The book pays attention to the techniques of gunsmithing, discussing gun marks, brands, and famous gunsmith workshops. An important historical value is held by the chapter that provides an overview of the author's main contemporary weapon collections and formulates rules and principles for the storage, distribution, and restoration of weapons in collections. The edition is supplemented with a large number of black-and-white drawings and color illustrations.
Author:
Author:Vinkler Pavel Pavlovich von
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Science & Math
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.5x15x3.5 cm
Series:
Series:History of Wars and Military Art
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-21792-8
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