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Our Reference Library: The Bibliography
An article by Nathan Robinson 
Books are an excellent resource for students and collectors alike. Knowing more about history or arms and armour helps to give us the context behind the objects we collect. Understanding that context can raise our appreciation of an item and expose us to related areas that had not otherwise been of interest to us before doing some reading.Many books are used as references while creating the contents of this site. Many more reside in the libraries of our team members; even more have been published that are of interest to our community. Finding relevant, high-quality books can be a daunting task sometimes. What we have done for our members, though, is wade through many titles to isolate ones we think are of interest. Our complete list of books contains over 800 titles. Many of these are out of print and difficult to find. Many others are not specific to arms or armour, but rather focus on general history or related subjects. Included below is a listing showing a portion of available books that may interest our readers. These titles are mostly focused on arms and armour, famous battles, warfare, and the man-at-arms. Please note that we haven't reviewed each one and so must fall short of recommending any individual title. When available, there is a link to a page with more information on that title. We hope this list helps our community grow and our readers become more learned. Next to hands-on research in museums or at archeological digs, books are the best way to advance a knowledge of history, and the arms and armour it has brought us. That knowledge can then be shared in venues like this site, so that the entire community can benefit from it. There are 831 books currently featured in our bibliography. More titles will be listed as we add new books to our growing library. 1. 101 Arcydzieł Dawnych Mistrzów XV - XVIII Wieku, by Nina J. Birjukova, Jurij A. Miller, Jurij G. Jefimov Hardcover, 222 pages, Malbork, Published: 2002, ISBN: 83-86206-53-3 2. 18th Century Highlanders (Men-at-Arms Series), by Stuart Reid Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1993-07, ISBN: 1855323168 3. 2,500 years of European helmets, 800 B.C.-1700 A.D., by Howard M Curtis 346 pages, Beinfeld Pub, Published: 1978, ISBN: 0917714067 4. 20th Anniversary London Park Lane Arms Fair, The, by David A. Oliver, editor Paperback, 104 pages, Apollo Magazine Ltd., Published: 2003 5. 293 Renaissance Woodcuts for Artists and Illustrators, by Jost Ammans Kkunstbuchlin Textbook Binding, Peter Smith Pub, Published: 1968-06, ISBN: 9999746489 6. Acre 1291 : Bloody sunset of the Crusader states (Campaign), by David Nicolle Paperback, 96 pages, Osprey, Published: 2005-08-10, ISBN: 1841768626 7. Acta Militaria Mediaevalia, by Jana Machnika, Wieslawa Banacha, Piotra N. Kotowicza Softcover, 173 pages, Kraków--Sanok, Published: 2005, ISBN: 1865-4103 8. Aegean Metalwork of the Early and Middle Bronze Age (Oxford monographs on classical archaeology), by Keith Branigan 216 pages, Clarendon Press, Published: 1974, ISBN: 0198132131 9. Age of Armor, The, by The Higgins Armory Museum Softcover, 32 pages, The Donning Company, Published: 2002, ISBN: 1-57864-193-4 10. Age of Charlemagne (Men-at-Arms), The, by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing, Published: 1984-07-26, ISBN: 085045042X 11. Age of Firearms: A pictorial history from the invention of gunpower to the advent of the modern breechloader, The, by Robert Held 192 pages, Gun Digest Co, Published: 1970, ISBN: 069580068X 12. Age of Tamerlane (Men-at-Arms Series), The, by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1990-08-01, ISBN: 0850459494 13. Agincourt 1415 (Campaign ; No. 9), by M. Bennett Paperback, 96 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1995-02-01, ISBN: 1855321327 14. American polearms, 1526-1865: The lance, halberd, spontoon, pike, and naval boarding weapons, by Rodney Hilton Brown 198 pages, N. Flayderman, Published: 1967 15. American Sword, 1775 to 1945, by Harold L. Peterson Hardcover, 286 pages, Ray Riling Arms Books Company, Published: 1983-06, ISBN: 0960309411 16. American Swords And Sword Makers (American Swords & Sword Makers), by Richard H. Bezdek Paperback, 664 pages, Paladin Press, Published: 1994-03, ISBN: 0873647653 17. Ames Sword Company Catalog: An Exact Reprint of the Original 19th Century Military and Fraternal Sword Catalog, The, by Stuart C. Mowbray Hardcover, 200 pages, Andrew Mowbray Inc., Publishers, Published: 2003-01-31, ISBN: 1931464065 18. Ames Sword Company, 1829-1935, The, by John D. Hamilton Hardcover, 255 pages, Andrew Mowbray Pub, Published: 1998-11-01, ISBN: 0917218183 19. Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Siege Weapons and Tactics, by Konstantin Nossov Hardcover, 344 pages, The Lyons Press, Published: 2005-12-01, ISBN: 1592287107 20. Ancient Armour and Weapons, by John Hewitt 416 pages, Trafalgar Square, Published: 1996-06-28, ISBN: 0091850576 21. Ancient Celts, The, by Barry Cunliffe Paperback, 360 pages, Penguin (Non-Classics), Published: 2000-03-01, ISBN: 0140254226 22. Ancient Greeks (Elite Series, No 7), The, by Nick Sekunda, Angus McBride Paperback, 64 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1986-06-01, ISBN: 085045686X 23. Ancient Scottish Weapons, by James Drummond G. Waterston & sons, Published: 1881 24. Ancient Sichuan : Treasures from a Lost Civilization Hardcover, 360 pages, Princeton University Press, Published: 2001-05-01, ISBN: 0691088519 25. Ancient Siege Warfare: Persians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans 546–146 BC, by Duncan B. Campbell Paperback, 64 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 2005-01-13, ISBN: 1841767700 26. Anglo-Saxon Shield, The, by I. P. Stephenson Paperback, 160 pages, Arcadia Publishing, Published: 2004-01, ISBN: 0752425293 27. Anglo-Saxon Thegn: 449-1066 Ad (Warrior, No 5), by Mark Harrison Paperback, 64 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1993-11-01, ISBN: 1855323494 28. Anglo-Saxon Weapons and Warfare, by Richard Underwood Hardcover, 176 pages, Tempus Publishing, Limited, Published: 1999-02, ISBN: 0752414127 29. Antique Arms and Armor, by Frederick Wilkinson 192 pages, Drake Publishers, Published: 1972, ISBN: 0877492522 30. Antique Arms and Armour (Christie's of London Catalogues) Paperback, Olympic Marketing Corp, Published: 1987-03-01, ISBN: 9998452988 31. Antique Arms and Armour, South Kensington, by Christie's, London Softcover, 112 pages, Christie, Manson & Woods, LTD, Published: 2007 32. Antique Pistols: An illustrated reference guide for collectors, by Frederick Wilkinson 84 pages, Distributed in the USA by Sterling Pub. Co, Published: 1985, ISBN: 0853687250 33. Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry, The, by R. Ewart Oakeshott Paperback, 384 pages, Dover Publications, Published: 1996-10-18, ISBN: 0486292886 34. Armature Milanesi, by Bondioli Miriam Hardcover, 30 pages, Vister, Published: 1965 35. Armeria del Palacio Real de Madrid [Armoury at the Royal Palace in Madrid], by Guillermo Quintana Lacaci Paperback, Editorial Patrimonio Nacional, Published: 1987, ISBN: 8471201194 36. Armi Bianche Italiane, by Boccia, Lionello G. ; Coelho, Eduardo T. Hardcover, 462 pages, Bramante Editrice, Milan, Published: 1975, ISBN: 0686149726 37. Armi d'attacco da difesa e da fuoco, by Franco Cosimo Panini Softcover, 207 pages, Museo civico di storia e arte medievale e moderna, Published: 1996, ISBN: 8876867864 38. Armi da fuoco italiane: Dal medioevo al risorgimento (Arte e tecnica), by Agostino Gaibi 267 pages, Bramante, Published: 1978 39. Armi e armature (Cataloghi del Museo Poldi Pezzoli), by Museo Poldi Pezzoli 205 pages, Associazione amici del Poldi Pezzoli, Published: 1980 40. Armi e Armature Asiatiche (Arte e tecnica), by Alfieri, Lanciotti, Mantici, Tamburello, Tosi Hardcover, 264 pages, Bramante, Published: 1974 41. Armi E Armature Europee, by Thomas B., Gamber O., Schedelmann H. Hardcover, 303 pages, Bramante Editrice, Milano, Published: 1974 42. Armi e Armature Lombarde, by Lionello Giorgio Boccia, Francesco Rossi, Marco Morin Hardcover, 278 pages, Electa Editrice, Published: 1979 43. Armies and Enemies of the Crusades, 1096-1291, by Ian Heath Paperback, 120 pages, Wargames Research Gp., Published: 1978-02, ISBN: 0904417085 44. Armies and Warfare in the Middle Ages : The English Experience, by Michael Prestwich Paperback, 352 pages, Yale University Press, Published: 1999-04-10, ISBN: 0300076630 45. Armies of Agincourt (Men-at-Arms Series 113), The, by Christopher Rothero Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1981-06-01, ISBN: 0850453941 46. Armies of Crecy and Poitiers (Men-At-Arms Series, No 111), by Christopher Rothero Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1981-06-01, ISBN: 0850453933 47. Armies of Islam : 7th-11th Centuries (Men at Arms, 125), The, by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1983-06-01, ISBN: 0850454484 48. Armies of Ivan the Terrible : Russian Troops 1505-1700 (Men-at-Arms), by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing, Published: 2006-01-31, ISBN: 1841769258 49. Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 (Men at Arms Series, 144), by Nicholas Michael Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1983-06-01, ISBN: 0850455189 50. Armies of Medieval Russia, 750-1250 (Men-At-Arms Series, 333), by David Nicolle, David Nicolle PhD Paperback, 48 pages, Stackpole Books, Published: 1999-09-01, ISBN: 1855328488 51. Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098 (Men-at-Arms), by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing, Published: 1998-11-27, ISBN: 1855327708 52. Armies of the Carthaginian Wars 265-146 BC (Men at Arms Series, 121), by Terence Wise Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1982-06-01, ISBN: 0850454301 53. Armies of the Crusades (Men at Arms Series, 75), by Terence Wise Paperback, 40 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1978-05-01, ISBN: 0850451256 54. Armies of the Dark Ages, 600-1066: Organisation, tactics, dress and weapons, by Ian Heath Paperback, 131 pages, Wargames Research Group, Published: 1976 55. Armies of the German Peasants' War 1524-26 (Men-At-Arms (Osprey)), by Douglas Miller Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 2003-02-01, ISBN: 1841765074 56. Armies of the Middle Ages - Volume 2 The Ottoman Empire, Eastern Europe and the Near East, 1300-1500, by Ian Heath Paperback, Wargames Research, Published: 1984 57. Armies of the Middle Ages, Volume 1: The Hundred years' War, the War of the Roses and the Burgundian Wars, 1300-1487, by Ian Heath Hardcover, Wargames research Group, Published: 1982 58. Armies of the Middle Ages, Volumes 1 and 2, by Ian Heath Paperback, Wargames Research Group, Published: 1982 59. Armies of the Muslim Conquest (Men-at-Arms Series), by David, Phd Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1993-03-01, ISBN: 185532279X 60. Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1775-1820 (Men-At-Arms, No 314), by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing, Published: 1998-03-09, ISBN: 1855326973 61. Armies of the Ottoman Turks, 1300-1774 (Men at Arms Series, 140), by David Nicolle Paperback, 48 pages, Osprey Publishing (UK), Published: 1985-06-01, ISBN: 0850455111 62. Armor of Galiot de Genouilhac (The Metropolitan Museum of Art Papers), The, by Stephen V Grancsay 36 pages, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Published: 1937 63. Armor: From ancient to modern times, by Petr Klučina Hardcover, 133 pages, Barnes & Noble, Published: 1997, ISBN: 0760704759 64. Armored Horse in Europe, 1480-1620 (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series), The, by Stuart W. Pyhrr, Donald J. LaRocca, Dirk H. Breiding Paperback, 80 pages, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Published: 2005-06-08, ISBN: 0300107641 65. Armour and arms in painting and sculpture: A lecture delivered at the Royal Academy on Friday, February 21, 1908, by Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon Dillon 39 pages, W. Clowes, Published: 1908 66. Armour and Arms of Henry VIII, The, by Thom Richardson Paperback, Royal Armouries, Published: 2002-08-15, ISBN: 0948092491 67. Armour And Weapons, by Charles Ffoulkes Paperback, 112 pages, Westholme Publishing, Published: 2005-09-30, ISBN: 1594160228 68. Armour and Weapons, by Paul Martin Hardcover, 297 pages, Herbert Jenkins, London, Published: 1968 69. Armour and Weapons in the Middle Ages, by Charles H. Ashdown Paperback, Corner House Pub, Published: 1975-06-01, ISBN: 0875566030 70. Armour from the Battle of Wisby, by Bengt Thordeman Hardcover, 664 pages, Chivalry Bookshelf, Published: 2001-07, ISBN: 1891448056 71. Armour in England from the earliest times to the Seventeenth century, by John Starkie Gardner Macmillan, Published: 1898 72. Armour of Imperial Rome, The, by H. Russell Robinson 200 pages, Scribner, Published: 1975, ISBN: 0684139561 73. Armour: An Elizabethan Armourer's Album and Armour notes, by Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon Dillon 75 pages, G. Shumway, Published: 1968 74. Armourer and His Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century, The, by Charles Ffoulkes Paperback, 256 pages, Dover Publications, Published: 1988-12-01, ISBN: 0486258513 75. Armourers (Medieval Craftsmen Series), by Matthias Pfaffenbichler Paperback, 72 pages, Univ of Toronto Pr, Published: 1992-05-01, ISBN: 0802077323 76. Armouries of the Tower of London Vol 1: Ordnance, by Howard L. Blackmore Hardcover, 420 pages, H.M.S.O. London, Published: 1976, ISBN: 1167025164 77. Armouries of the Tower of London, The, by Howard L Blackmore H. M. Stationery Off, Published: 1976, ISBN: 0116702516 78. Armoury in the Moscow Kremlin: Arms and Armour, Russian Gold and Silver, Western European Silver, Imperial Regalia, Embroidery and Garments, Car, The Hardcover, Imported Pubn, Published: 1984-02-01, ISBN: 0828523428 79. Armoury of the Castle of Churburg (2 vol), The, by James G. Mann, M. Scalini Hardcover, 920 pages, Churburg Castle, Published: 1992/1996 80. Armoury of the Castle of Churburg, The, by Trapp, Oswald; Mann, James Hardcover, 324 pages, Methuen & Co. ltd., London, Published: 1929 About the Author Nathan Robinson has been interested in history and the hobby of reproduction arms and armour collecting for well over a decade. A professional Web developer in San Francisco, he started myArmoury.com as a resource for like-minded people and hopes to help educate and entertain enthusiasts and consumers alike. He strives to push the sword community forward, helping create a healthy market with functional and historically-researched pieces available for us all. |
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