The Arms and Armour of Henry VIII

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 European power to be reckoned with. Henry was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in their design and manufacture, and playing a vital role in the development of the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London. This publication showcases the armours made for him, his personal guard and his army, and with the aid of beautiful photography explores the sporting and military equipment of an historical colossus.

About the author

Thom Richardson, FSA, is a curator emeritus at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. He is the former editor of the Journal of the Arms and Armour Society and Arms & Armour. He has authored numerous books and articles on armor and related subjects including, most recently, Islamic Arms and Armour.

Summary

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, and during it 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.

Product details

• Authors: Thom Richardson
• Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9780948092725
• ISBN: 978-0-948092-72-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 223 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Series: Arms and Armour Series; Arms and Armour Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration