The Medieval Soldier: 15th Century Campaign Life Recreated in Colour Photographs

by Gerry Embleton, John Howe

In a dazzling series of some 270 specially posed photographs, the authors recreate the fighting men of the High Middle Ages set in their 15th century environment. Noblemen and armored knights, officers and halbardiers, artillery and handgunners, archers and crossbowmen, ladies and camp-followers are placed in realistic outdoor settings and historic interiors in Britain and continental Europe. Civilian costume both male and female, and a wide range of armor and weapons, are modeled and demonstrated in use by Europe's leading "living history" groups. The illustrations are accompanied by a detailed text describing many aspects of 15th century life, researched from primary sources including little-known continental archives

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military History

144 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Phil Syphe]

The photographs recreate the fifteenth century admirable, while the text makes for an interesting read.

[Kristian Giddelo]

the book already has a blessed age.
Nevertheless, it is nice to browse through it.
Keep in mind that the research has also evolved.

[Alan Lampe]

The photos in the book are wonderfully done. The information provided by Gerry is phenomenal. The information inside provides a valuable insight into the life of a medieval soldier.