Forged from sheets of iron, then beaten with hammer and stake into elaborate sculptures of defense, the knight's armor symbolized his martial prowess, his social station, and his nobility of purpose - the very essence of chivalry in the Middle Ages. Brian Price presents a lavish intoduction to some of today's finest craftsmen and their work as well as a step-by-step guide for novice and intermediate armourers who desire to delve into the tools and techniques of this specialized art form.

Format: Soft cover.   Dimentions: 8 1/2" x 11"   Pages: 507   Illustrations: over 1,000