“Confused text, misleading, inconclusive, speculative or equivocal, poorly constructed and superficial throughout.” www.amazon.co.uk

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.

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

: Some specialized reviewers on Amazon have called the text "superficial" or "misleading," particularly regarding early weapons like the Roman pilum, and suggest it may be too vague for those who already have a deep knowledge of the subject. User Feedback

Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History Of The... May 2026

“Confused text, misleading, inconclusive, speculative or equivocal, poorly constructed and superficial throughout.” www.amazon.co.uk

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. Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of The...

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 speculative or equivocal

: Some specialized reviewers on Amazon have called the text "superficial" or "misleading," particularly regarding early weapons like the Roman pilum, and suggest it may be too vague for those who already have a deep knowledge of the subject. User Feedback Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of The...