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

Gheyn, Jacob De

ISBN 10: 0486404420 / ISBN 13: 9780486404424

Verlag: Dover Publications, 1999

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BSM.16D0P

Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Exercise of Armes: All 117 Engravings ...
Verlag: Dover Publications
Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: good