The Medieval Soldier: 15th Century Campaign Life Recreated in Colour Photographs

The Medieval Soldier: 15th Century Campaign Life Recreated in Colour Photographs

by Gerry Embleton (Author), Gerry Embleton (Author), John Howe (Author)

Synopsis

In a dazzling series of some 270 specially posed photographs, the authors recreate the fighting men of the High Middle Ages set in their 15th century environment. Noblemen and armoured knights, officers and halbardiers, artillery and handgunners, archers and crossbowmen, ladies and camp-followers are placed in realistic outdoor settings and historic interiors in Britain and continental Europe.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Edition: New
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 21 May 2007

ISBN 10: 1859150365
ISBN 13: 9781859150368
Book Overview: Features and reviews in Skirmish, Armourer and Classic Arms & Militaria. Reviews in History Today, Combat & Survival, Battlefields and Living History magazines.

Author Bio
Gerry Embleton discovered a passion for the medieval period after moving to Switzerland in the early 1980's. He founded his company Time Machine in 1988, designing, creating and clothing life-size model historical figures for museums in several countries. He has pursued his medieval research through a Swiss-based living history group, whose high standards of authenticity have been endorsed by continental museums and heritage sites. Resident - Switzerland John Howe studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. He is a respected freelance illustrator, and has published a wide range of historical and fantasy work on both sides of the Atlantic. Resident - Switzerland