Publisher's description:
Accompanied by a scrupulously researched and well-documented text, over 400 royalty-free illustrations trace the evolution of clothing styles, armor, and weapons during the medieval period in Central Europe — from simple tunics and robes of peasants to the battle equipment and armor of warriors and the fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy.

From the back cover:
Over 400 illustrations in this superb pictorial archive trace the evolution of clothing styles, armor, and weapons during the medieval period in central Europe. Unsurpassed in its comprehensiveness and variety, the volume draws upon a wealth of authentic primary sources, including written accounts, contemporary paintings and sculpture, and the remains of textiles and other relics found in tombs.
A profusion of wearing apparel and weaponry are depicted, ranging from the simple tunics and robes of peasants, blacksmithr, gardeners, shoemakers, fishermen, and other common laborers to the fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy. Tools and utensils used by peasants as well as the battle equipment and armor of warriors are also pictured and described, with special emphasis on how these weapons were handled, carried, and used in combat.
Accompanied by a scrupulously researched and well-documented text, these copyright-free illustrations not only offer general readers an intriguing and
authentic insight into a past age, but also provide artists, historians, students of weaponry, and theater and film professionals with a highly accurate source of reference material.
Unabridged Dover (2000) republication of the work published by Andrew Dakers, London, 1958. Over 400 black-and-white illustrations. New introduction by Dr. Vladimír Dolínek, the Vojenské Museum, Prague.

Table of Contents:
page 7 Introduction
9 BOHEMIAN COSTUME FROM 1350 to 1450
27 BATTLE EQUIPMENT:
27 1. Armour
38 2. Helmets
42 3. Shields
44 CUT AND THRUST AND HAFT WEAPONS
PROJECTILE WEAPONS AND SIEGE MACHINGS
56 FIREARMS
63 FLAGS AND BANNERS
65 THE HORSE'S HARNESS AND BARDINGS
68 WAGGONS
71 LIST OF SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
73 THE PLATES.