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The Exercise of Armes

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

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780486404424
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 355.547
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 476g
Height: 305mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 9mm