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From the Iron Period of the Northern Nations to the End of the 13th Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-07-21  aProduced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe" by John Hewitt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the military equipment and warfare practices of various cultures across Europe, specifically from the Iron Age through the end of the 13th century. The text likely focuses on the evolution of arms and armor, intricately linked to the corresponding social and military changes amid the conquests and interactions among the peoples of Europe.  The opening of the book establishes the context of European history during the transition from the Roman Empire to the rise of northern tribes, such as the Celts and Teutons. Hewitt provides an overview of the major racial and cultural shifts that contributed to the development of weaponry and military tactics, emphasizing the reliability of historical sources and archaeological finds in reconstructing pasts. It sets the foundation for further exploration of the specific types of armaments and their significance across various periods, underscoring the importance of thorough documentation and accurate representation in understanding ancient military practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWeapons  aArmor40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46342  c87181d87181