Armour & Weapons
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They are, however, indispensable for careful study ; for they contain reports of the most recent discoveries and investigations of the subject, and are written, for the most part, by men whose expert knowledge is at once extensive and precise.
Another detail of importance in connexion with the protective power of armour occurs in the great jousting helms, which invari- ably present a smooth surface on the left side, even when there may be some opening, for ventilation or other purposes, on the ...right. The reason for this was that the j ouster always passed left arm to left arm with the lance pointed across the horse's neck.
It was therefore important that there should be no projection or opening on the left side of the helm in which the lance-point could possibly be caught.
We next turn our attention 'to Convenience in Use. Under this head the armourer had to consider that the human body makes certain movements of the limbs for walking and riding, or fighting with arm and hand. He had so to construct the different portions of the suit that they should allow of all these movements without hindrance ; and at the same time he had to endeavour to protect the body and limbs while the movements were taking place.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
They are, however, indispensable for careful study ; for they contain reports of the most recent discoveries and investigations of the subject, and are written, for the most part, by men whose expert knowledge is at once extensive and precise.
Another detail of importance in connexion with the protective power of armour occurs in the great jousting helms, which invari- ably present a smooth surface on the left side, even when there may be some opening, for ventilation or other purposes, on the ...right. The reason for this was that the j ouster always passed left arm to left arm with the lance pointed across the horse's neck.
It was therefore important that there should be no projection or opening on the left side of the helm in which the lance-point could possibly be caught.
We next turn our attention 'to Convenience in Use. Under this head the armourer had to consider that the human body makes certain movements of the limbs for walking and riding, or fighting with arm and hand. He had so to construct the different portions of the suit that they should allow of all these movements without hindrance ; and at the same time he had to endeavour to protect the body and limbs while the movements were taking place.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Ffoulkes, Charles John, 1868-1947 to read onlineMoreLess
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