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Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood Karen Watts

Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood By Karen Watts

Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood by Karen Watts


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This text details a collection of over 40 weapons and armour made for children between the 15th century and the end of the 19th century. The Stuart princes' armour and a set of miniature cannon made for Charles II in 1638-39 form the centrepiece of this study.

Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood Summary

Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood by Karen Watts

This title is inspired by an exhibition entitled "The Knight is Young" held by the Royal Armouries. The exhibition features a collection of over 40 weapons and armour made for children between the 15th century and the end of the 19th century. This book is illustrated with objects from the Royal Armouries collection. The Stuart princes' armour and a set of miniature cannon made for Charles II in 1638-39 form the centrepiece of this collection.

Table of Contents

Examining the evidence; medieval might; terrific Tudors; sterling Stuarts; honourable Hanoverians; young blades; Georgian sharpshooters; virtuous Victorians; modern major general; boyz toyz; oriental, Ian Bottomley; what no girls!; further reading.

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GOR013898387
9780948092541
0948092548
Introduction to Princely Armours and Weapons of Childhood by Karen Watts
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Trustees of the Royal Armouries
2003-07-25
48
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