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LoC No.: 07041545
Title:
Spanish Arms and Armour
Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Royal Armoury of Madrid
Series Title: The Spanish series
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Spanish Arms and Armour" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive examination of the Royal Armoury of Madrid, detailing its vast collection and the historical significance of Spanish arms and armor. The book aims to serve both specialists and casual visitors interested in the rich history of Spain's military craftsmanship. The opening of the volume introduces the historical context of Spanish arms and armor, tracing back to the Visigothic era and discussing Spain’s long-standing reputation as a leader in armament craftsmanship. Calvert emphasizes the importance of minerals from Spanish territories in the manufacturing of arms and the significant evolution of military equipment over the centuries. Additionally, he notes that throughout their history, Spaniards displayed an innate affinity for military prowess and craftsmanship, adapting to advancements from various cultures while maintaining a unique martial identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946
EBook No.: 47878
Published: Jan 5, 2015
Downloads: 652
Language: English
Subject: Real Armería de Madrid
Subject: Arms and armor -- Spain
LoCC: Military science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07041545
Title:
Spanish Arms and Armour
Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Royal Armoury of Madrid
Series Title: The Spanish series
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Spanish Arms and Armour" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive examination of the Royal Armoury of Madrid, detailing its vast collection and the historical significance of Spanish arms and armor. The book aims to serve both specialists and casual visitors interested in the rich history of Spain's military craftsmanship. The opening of the volume introduces the historical context of Spanish arms and armor, tracing back to the Visigothic era and discussing Spain’s long-standing reputation as a leader in armament craftsmanship. Calvert emphasizes the importance of minerals from Spanish territories in the manufacturing of arms and the significant evolution of military equipment over the centuries. Additionally, he notes that throughout their history, Spaniards displayed an innate affinity for military prowess and craftsmanship, adapting to advancements from various cultures while maintaining a unique martial identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946
EBook No.: 47878
Published: Jan 5, 2015
Downloads: 652
Language: English
Subject: Real Armería de Madrid
Subject: Arms and armor -- Spain
LoCC: Military science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.