Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History Of The... May 2026

“Confused text, misleading, inconclusive, speculative or equivocal, poorly constructed and superficial throughout.” www.amazon.co.uk

The book tracks the incremental evolution of weaponry from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance. It is organized chronologically into four main periods: Carolingian Crusade Late Medieval Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of The...

by Kelly DeVries and Robert D. Smith is generally considered a strong introductory reference for anyone looking to understand the evolution of arms and armor from the 4th to the 15th century. Core Content & Scope Core Content & Scope Academic and library reviews

Academic and library reviews are highly positive, while some specialized readers find it superficial. speculative or equivocal

: Some specialized reviewers on Amazon have called the text "superficial" or "misleading," particularly regarding early weapons like the Roman pilum, and suggest it may be too vague for those who already have a deep knowledge of the subject. User Feedback