Search

"The armory of the Styrian estates is among the world's most important arsenals. At the end of the twentieth century, a novel photographic perspective brings the world-famous collection - now part of the Styrian Landesmuseum Joanneum - to life: the suits of armor suddenly appear as strange science fiction-like figures, while lucid commentaries describe the living conditions of a society governed by violence, brutality, disease and the fear of a mighty enemy. An essential reference for all admirers and collectors of arms and armor, as well as an interesting source for history enthusiasts."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved