The Medieval Soldier

Description

This work features the recreation, in colour photographs, of the appearance of the fighting men of the past, their environment - even their families. The book features material on civilian costume, male and female, and on medieval life in general. The book presents a range of nearly 300 colour photographs of authentically costumed, armoured and equipped live models, posed realistically in outdoor settings and historical interiors in Continental Europe and Britain. The accompanying text details many aspects of 15th-century life and warfare, drawn from primary research sournces in several language.

Gerry Embleton discovered a passion for the medieval period after moving to Switzerland in the early 1980's. He founded his company Time Machine in 1988, designing, creating and clothing life-size model historical figures for museums in several countries. He has pursued his medieval research through a Swiss-based "living history" group, whose high standards of authenticity have been endorsed by continental museums and heritage sites. Resident - Switzerland John Howe studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. He is a respected freelance illustrator, and has published a wide range of historical and fantasy work on both sides of the Atlantic. Resident - Switzerland