The Exercise of Armes : All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17th-Century Military Manual

The Exercise of Armes : All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17th-Century Military Manual

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Book Description
This 1607 masterpiece, one of the earliest and most famous manuals of arms, features 117 handsome copper engravings illustrating step-by-step instructions for training foot soldiers in the handling of muskets, calivers, and pikes. In addition to its historic value and aesthetic appeal, the volume presents a meticulous portrait of uniforms and weapons of the 17th-century Netherlands. New introduction and captions by J. B. Kist.

The Exercise of Armes: All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17th-Century Military Manual,Jacob De Gheyn,Dover Publications,0486404420,Early works to 1800,Europe - General,Firearms,Handbooks, manuals, etc,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,Military Science,Shooting, Military,Europe,European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland),History / Military / General,Weapons & equipment,World history,c 1600 to c 1700

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