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The Armored Horse in Europe, 1480-1620
The Armored Horse in Europe 14801620
Author: Stuart W. Pyhrr
The horse was an integral part of Renaissance culture, not only as a beast of burden but also as a sign of rank and status. For the nobility equitation was an essential skill, both socially and militarily. Horses played a pivotal role in warfare and often wore armor as elaborate and expensive as that of their riders. Drawing exclusively from the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781588391506
ISBN-10: 1588391507
Pages: 79
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Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Book Type: Paperback
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