European Weapons and Armour: From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution

European Weapons and Armour: From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution is Ewart Oakeshott's comprehensive survey of arms and armour development from the late medieval period through the age of gunpowder. Oakeshott, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on historical edged weapons, traces the evolution of swords, armour, and military equipment as firearms reshaped European warfare and rendered traditional plate armour obsolete.

Richly illustrated throughout, this volume covers the transition period often overlooked in arms and armour scholarship, examining how weapon design adapted alongside changing battlefield technology and social structures. Complete with bibliography, index, and table of contents for research use.

An essential reference for collectors, historians, and students of Renaissance and early modern military history.

312 pages | Hardback