The Defensive Armour and the Weapons and Engines of War of Mediæval Times and of the Renaissance.

The Defensive Armour and the Weapons and Engines of War of Mediæval Times and of the Renaissance by R. Coltman Clephan is a detailed historical study of European arms and armor from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. The book examines the evolution of personal protection including helmets chain mail plate armor and shields alongside the weapons designed to defeat them such as swords maces and polearms. Clephan also explores siege warfare describing the development of engines like catapults trebuchets and early firearms.The work provides insight into the craftsmanship and strategic innovations that shaped medieval and Renaissance warfare. It discusses how advances in metallurgy and military tactics influenced the design of both armor and weaponry leading to a constant arms race between offense and defense. Rich in historical detail the book serves as an important reference for students of military history collectors and enthusiasts of medieval and early modern combat.