The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII Book Royal Armouries

The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII by Thom Richardson

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The history of England records no more charismatic figure than King Henry VIII.

His reign reveals an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new, during which his kingdom emerged as a power to be reckoned with. He was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in their design and manufacture.

Henry's impact upon the Royal Armouries' collections is immense. This book, written by Thom Richardson provides insight into the arms and armour made for Henry VIII, his personal guard and his army, which form the core of the Royal Armouries' collection.

The book includes details on subjects such as:

  • Maximilian's gift
  • The foundation of the Greenwich workshop
  • The Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament
  • The French Ambassadors
  • Technical Innovations
  • The King's revival
  • Boulogne
  • Henry's Cannon
  • Terminology of Horse Armour and Saddle

 

With interesting facts and information, beautiful photography and a detailed glossary this small, yet concise publication offers a fascinating insight into the arms and armour of Henry VIII.

  • Publisher: ‎ Trustees of the Royal Armouries; First Edition (11 July 2015)
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏
  • 96 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 0948092726
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0948092725
  • Dimensions: ‎ 16.51 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm

About the author;

Thom Richardson FSA is former Deputy Master, now Curator Emeritus, at the Royal Armouries. He holds a PhD from the University of York and is the former editor of both the Journal of the Arms and Armour Society and Arms & Armour. He has authored numerous books and articles on armour and related subjects.


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Dimensions: 23cm x 17cm x 1cm

Author: Thom Richardson

Publisher: Royal Armouries

Date: 2015

Images: Colour

Pages: 80

Cover: Paperback


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