Heavy Metal: Renaissance Warfare at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Warfare today mirrors its state during Shakespeare’s time. Science delivered a period of transformation. As technology improved with the introduction of gun powder and the musket, the role of the armored knight and his physical strength lost its military usefulness.
Most of the custom made armor reflect the look of contemporary fashion. While these breast plates [...]
Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by Monica
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