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OverviewTreasures of the Royal Armouries is a photographic journey through Britain’s national museum of arms and armour. It reflects the diversity of the Royal Armouries’ collection, which was assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London and now spans the ancient world to the present day. At the core of this journey is the museum’s unparalleled group of Tudor armours which derive from the Greenwich Armoury of Henry VIII, but European swords, paintings and manuscripts are equally well-represented. Stunning pieces from Asia are included, as are key items from the national collection of firearms, started in 1631 by Charles I and now housed at the National Firearms Centre, as well as larger guns from the National Artillery Centre at Fort Nelson. Each of the 115 entries tell compelling stories, tracing the histories of individuals, campaigns and cultures across millennia. They also consider the place of arms in an increasingly turbulent world and the new challenges that technology presents to a modern army. Treasures of the Royal Armouries is a lavishly illustrated account of some of the most interesting pieces of arms and armour in existence. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Edward ImpeyPublisher: Trustees of the Royal Armouries Imprint: Trustees of the Royal Armouries Weight: 1.790kg ISBN: 9781913013400ISBN 10: 1913013405 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 01 March 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEdward Impey is a British historian, archaeologist, and museum curator. He is the former director general and master of the Royal Armouries and the author of several books, including The Great Barn of 1425-27 at Harmondsworth, Middlesex. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |