[audiobook] Evangeline Parish (Images of America) by Jane F. Vidrine; Jean S. Kiesel at Arts-Photography

Description

Over 400 illustrations in this superb pictorial archive trace the evolution of clothing styles; armor; and weapons during the medieval period in Central Europe. Unsurpassed in its comprehensiveness and variety; the volume draws upon a wealth of authentic primary sources; including written accounts; contemporary paintings and sculpture; and the remains of textiles and other relics.A profusion of apparel and weaponry are depicted; ranging from the simple tunics and robes of peasants; blacksmiths; gardeners; shoemakers; fishermen; and other common laborers to the fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy. Tools and utensils used by peasants as well as the battle equipment and armor of warriors are also pictured and described; with special emphasis on how these weapons were handled; carried; and used in combat.Accompanied by a scrupulously researched and well-documented text; these royalty-free illustrations not only offer general readers an intriguing and authentic insight into a past age but also provide artists; historians; students of weaponry; and theater and film professionals with a highly accurate source of reference material.