02453cam a22003253u 4500 44538 UtSlPG 20260610134025.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10012619 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Gardner, John Starkie, 1844-1930 Armour in England, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of James the First Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Armour in England, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of James the First" by J. Starkie Gardner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book meticulously details the evolution of armour in England, spanning a broad timeline from ancient British tribes to the early 17th century under James I. It covers various types of armour, from the primitive plate-armours used by early Britons through the progression to more advanced mail and plate-armours during the medieval period. The opening of the text introduces the theme of the unique development of armour in Britain, contrasting it with European influences. It begins by discussing the insular characteristics of early British culture, emphasizing the distinctive weaponry and customs that emerged prior to Roman influence. Gardner provides historical accounts and archaeological references to illustrate how the British adopted and adapted military technologies, progressing from rudimentary forms of protection to the more sophisticated designs that would culminate in the renowned plate-armour of the knightly era. This establishes a foundational understanding of how Britain's martial identity was shaped by both indigenous practices and external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Armor -- England Farquharson, V. A. (Victor Alexander), 1853-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44538 85377 85377