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Description
Arms and armor are found in museums around the world, and they frequently among visitors' favorite parts of a collection, drawing interest from children and adults alike. Perhaps no collection can match that of the Royal Armouries, which in its breadth offers a unique historical perspective on visual and material culture from around the world as expressed in weapons of battle. Both intricate and elaborate, these items are a magnificent testament to fashion, craftsmanship, and engineering throughout the ages. Dangerous Arts presents some of the highlights of that collection through gorgeous photography that offers a glimpse into a world of firearms, armors, swords, and helmets alongside an insightful essay by Karen Watts, former senior curator at the Royal Armouries.
About the Author
Royal Armouries has three museums across the United Kingdom and cares for one of the most important national collections of arms and armour in the world.
Praise For…
"The photography is excellent . . . . One can revel in the close look at these objects of the 'dangerous arts.'"
— The Journal of America's Military Past