wyszukanych pozycji: 14
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Medieval Heraldry
ISBN: 9780850453485 / Angielski / Miękka / 1980 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles, but by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, townspeople and the peasantry. From the mundane to the fantastic, from simple geometric patterns to elaborate mythological beasts, this fascinating work by Terence Wise explores the origins and appearance of medieval heraldic devices in an engagingly readable style accompanied by numerous illustrations...
Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles, but by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively b...
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69,02 zł |
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The Knights of Christ
ISBN: 9780850456042 / Angielski / Twarda / 1984 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man's greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, bravery, daring, loyalty to the chieftain and solidarity within the tribe. The primitive Church had been diametrically opposed to such ideals, however by the early 8th century the Church had grown wealthy, and the Saracen invasions of Spain and France posed a threat to that wealth. The Roman Church began to support war in defence of the faith, and by channelling the martial spirit into the service of God, the brutal warrior of the past was...
The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man's greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, br...
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69,02 zł |
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Flags of the Napoleonic Wars
ISBN: 9780850451740 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. From the Liebfahne and Ordinarfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colors. The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), this book examines the patterns, colors and guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia, offering a rare glimpse into an often-overlooked subject in Napoleonic history. The text is packed with illustrations throughout, including color plates, sketches and tables detailing flag variants, patterns and inspection colors.
From the Liebfahne and Ordinarfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and c...
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69,02 zł |
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Wojna Dwóch Róż
ISBN: 9788378897675 / Polski / Miękka / 2018 / 59 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 6-8 dni roboczych. Dzieje wojny Dwóch Róż – krwawego i przeciągającego się konfliktu dynastycznego między rodami Yorków i Lancastrów – są owiane mnóstwem mitów i zmyśleń. Fascynująca publikacja autorstwa Terence’a Wise’a ujawnia całą prawdę o tym, jak wyglądała ich prawdziwa historia, a także analizuje skład armii, stroje uczestników wojny oraz herby i godła używane podczas niej. Jego opis, którego lektura jest przyjemnością, zapewnia wyczerpujące informacje o tym, kto walczył z kim, kiedy, gdzie, dlaczego i za co, obejmując okres od początków wojny po tak sławne bitwy...
Dzieje wojny Dwóch Róż – krwawego i przeciągającego się konfliktu dynastycznego między rodami Yorków i Lancastrów – są owiane mnóstwem ...
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33,25 zł |
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Saxon, Viking and Norman
ISBN: 9780850453010 / Angielski / Miękka / 1979 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. If there is one thing we can be sure of concerning the Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world, it is that they were a good deal more advanced than some writings would have us believe. This fascinating book by Terence Wise explores the history, organization, clothing, equipment and weapons of Saxon, Viking and Norman peoples, covering wide-ranging topics such as Anglo-Saxon shields, Viking raiding ships and the organization of Norman armies.The absorbing and readable text is enriched by numerous illustrations and museum photographs with commentaries, plus eight superbly...
If there is one thing we can be sure of concerning the Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world, it is that they were a good deal ...
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69,02 zł |
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Armies of the Crusades
ISBN: 9780850451252 / Angielski / Miękka / 1978 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The Christian armies of the various crusades were not only composed of several nationalities, but were raised by a variety of methods. For example, in the early crusades men of all ranks and from all over Europe took the cross and went to fight Islam as Volunteers.
The Christian armies of the various crusades were not only composed of several nationalities, but were raised by a variety of methods. For example, in...
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69,02 zł |
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Armies of the Carthaginian Wars 265-146 BC
ISBN: 9780850454307 / Angielski / Miękka / 1982 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The epic conflict between Rome and Carthage remains one of the most compelling stories of military history. The wars included such legendary events as the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal, and the Battle of Cannae. Terence Wise's fine text details the armies of both sides of the wars, including the many different allied troops employed by the Carthaginians; Numidians, Celts, Spanish and others who helped make the army one of the most colourful and cosmopolitan of its day. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook.
The epic conflict between Rome and Carthage remains one of the most compelling stories of military history. The wars included such legendary events as...
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69,02 zł |
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Medieval European Armies
ISBN: 9780850452457 / Angielski / Miękka / 1975 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet throughout this period the old feudal method of raising an army persisted. This fascinating study by Terence Wise explores the organization, weapons and equipment of the armies who fought across Medieval Europe, from the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)to the fight against the Moors in Spain, and the...
Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were f...
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69,02 zł |
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The Wars of the Roses
ISBN: 9780850455205 / Angielski / Miękka / 1983 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable account provides a comprehensive guide as to who fought whom, where, when, why and for what, from the origins of the Wars to such famous battles as Tewkesbury and Bosworth. The accompanying photographs, illustrations and colour plates by Gerry Embleton clearly detail the arms, armor and...
Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York a...
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69,02 zł |
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The Conquistadores
ISBN: 9780850453577 / Angielski / Miękka / 1980 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The Men-at-Arms titles cover subjects as diverse as the Imperial Roman army, the Napoleonic wars and German airborne troops in a popular 48-page format including some 40 photographs and diagrams, and eight full-colour plates.
The Men-at-Arms titles cover subjects as diverse as the Imperial Roman army, the Napoleonic wars and German airborne troops in a popular 48-page forma...
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69,02 zł |
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Ritter und Rüstungen
ISBN: 9783943883916 / Niemiecki / Twarda / 2014 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 10-14 dni roboczych. |
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58,79 zł |
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Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies
ISBN: 9780850451719 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Wurzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic."
In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original m...
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69,02 zł |
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Flags of the Napoleonic Wars
ISBN: 9780850454109 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In this third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115] Terence Wise details colours, standards and guidons of Anhalt, Kleve-Burg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Westphalia in a text containing a plethora of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Guido Rosignoli.
In this third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115] Terence Wise details colours, standards and guido...
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69,02 zł |
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Ancient Armies of the Middle East
ISBN: 9780850453843 / Angielski / Miękka / 1981 / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel - The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops - The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service - the horned warriors of the Elamites - the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers - the tribal and warlike Libyans - Nubians and Ethiopians - Hyksos - the armies of...
This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the fi...
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69,02 zł |