{"product_id":"9780851157153","title":"The Sword in the Age of Chivalry The Sword in the Age of Chivalry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in that complex social code. Ewart Oakeshott draws on his extensive research to recount the history of the sword from the knightly successors of the Viking weapon to the emergence of the Renaissance sword - roughly from 1050 to 1550. Evidence for dating is adduced from literature and art as well as from archaeology, and a detailed chronological typology of swords is developed, based on entire swords, pommel-forms, cross-guards, and the grip and scabbard. With clear illustrations and invaluable photographic plates \u003ci\u003eThe Sword in the Age of Chivalry\u003c\/i\u003e offers first-class reference material for all weapons enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e The late EWART OAKESHOTT was an authority on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other books include \u003ci\u003eRecords of the Medieval Sword\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Archaeology of Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boydell \u0026 Brewer, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50078783635696,"sku":"9780851157153","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780851157153_p0.jpg?v=1784732741","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780851157153","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}