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The Exercise of Armes: All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17Th-Century Military Manual
The Exercise of Armes All 117 Engravings from the Classic 17ThCentury Military Manual Author:Jacob De Gheyn This 1607 masterpiece, one of the earliest and most famous manuals of arms, features 117 handsome copper engravings illustrating step-by-step instructions for training foot soldiers in the handling of muskets, calivers, and pikes. In addition to its historic value and aesthetic appeal, the volume presents a meticulous portrait of uniforms and we... more »apons of the 17th-century Netherlands. New introduction and captions by J. B. Kist.« less