Detailed, scholarly survey of defensive armour used in the Middle East and Asia--from the scale armour of ancient Egypt to Japanese "modern" armour of the 19th century. Over 300 line illustrations (largely the author's own work) and over 100 photos depict armour of Persia, Turkey, India, China, Ceylon, the Philippines, Korea, Tibet, and other regions. A splendid overview of the decorative qualities and crucial defensive features in a book that brings together much previously inaccessible material.
Reader Reviews
Students of early arms and armour and Oriental history in general will find Oriental Armour to be a fascinating guide which gathers together scattered data to present a coverage of early Oriental helmets, shields, and armor. Oriental Armour republishes a work that originally appeared in 1967, lending new life and audiences to the topic.
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