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
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Within these chapters, the authors explain how weapons like spears and swords eventually gave way to the large-scale use of handguns and fully armored knights.