ISBN: 9781843836797

The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450Author(s): John Clark, Angela Wardle, Blanche M A Ellis, Brian Spencer, James Rackham, John Clark, Nick A GriffithsFormat: PaperbackPublis… More...

The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450Author(s): John Clark, Angela Wardle, Blanche M A Ellis, Brian Spencer, James Rackham, John Clark, Nick A GriffithsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd, United KingdomImprint: The Boydell PressISBN-13: 9781843836797, 978-1843836797SynopsisOver 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed.Whether knight's charger or beast of burden, horses played a vital role in medieval life. The wealth of medieval finds excavated in London in recent years has, not surprisingly, included many objects associated with horses. This catalogue illustrates and discusses over four hundred such objects, among them harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, from the utilitarian to highly decorative pieces. London served by horse traffic comes vividly in view. The introductory chapter draws on historical as well as archaeological sources to consider the role of the horse in medieval London. It looks at the price of horses and the costs of maintaining them, the hiring of 'hackneys' forriding, the use of carts in and around London, and the work of the 'marshal' or farrier. It discusses the evidence for the size of medieval horses and includes a survey of finds of medieval horse skeletons from London. It answersthe key questions, how large a 'Great Horse' was, and why it took three horses to pull a cart. This is a basic work of reference for archaeologists and those studying medieval artefacts, and absorbing reading for everyone interested in the history of the horse and its use by humankind. JOHN CLARK is Curator (Medieval) at the Museum of London., von Profianbieter, Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Book Title: The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450, [PU: Boydell & Brewer also Boydell Press]<

ISBN: 9781843836797

Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed. Whether knight's charger or beast of burde… More...

Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed. Whether knight's charger or beast of burden, horses played a vital role in medieval life. The wealth of medieval finds excavated in London in recent years has, not surprisingly, included many objects associated with horses. This catalogue illustrates and discusses over four hundred such objects, among them harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, from the utilitarian to highly decorative pieces. London served by horse traffic comes vividly in view. The introductory chapter draws on historical as well as archaeological sources to consider the role of the horse in medieval London. It looks at the price of horses and the costs of maintaining them, the hiring of 'hackneys' forriding, the use of carts in and around London, and the work of the 'marshal' or farrier. It discusses the evidence for the size of medieval horses and includes a survey of finds of medieval horse skeletons from London. It answersthe key questions, how large a 'Great Horse' was, and why it took three horses to pull a cart. This is a basic work of reference for archaeologists and those studying medieval artefacts, and absorbing reading for everyone interested in the history of the horse and its use by humankind. JOHN CLARK is Curator (Medieval) at the Museum of London., von Profianbieter, Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], EAN: 9781843836797, UPC: 9781843836797, Format: Paperback, 208 pages, Breite: 18.8 cm, Gewicht: 0.41 kg, Höhe: 1.8 cm, Länge: 24.4 cm, Sprache: Eng, [PU: Boydell & Brewer also Boydell Press]<

2011, ISBN: 1843836793

[EAN: 9781843836797], Neubuch, [PU: Boydell and Brewer Ltd, GB], HISTORY, Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorate… More...

[EAN: 9781843836797], Neubuch, [PU: Boydell and Brewer Ltd, GB], HISTORY, Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed.Whether knight's charger or beast of burden, horses played a vital role in medieval life. The wealth of medieval finds excavated in London in recent years has, not surprisingly, included many objects associated with horses. This catalogue illustrates and discusses over four hundred such objects, among them harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, from the utilitarian to highly decorative pieces. London served by horse traffic comes vividly in view. The introductory chapter draws on historical as well as archaeological sources to consider the role of the horse in medieval London. It looks at the price of horses and the costs of maintaining them, the hiring of 'hackneys' forriding, the use of carts in and around London, and the work of the 'marshal' or farrier. It discusses the evidence for the size of medieval horses and includes a survey of finds of medieval horse skeletons from London. It answersthe key questions, how large a 'Great Horse' was, and why it took three horses to pull a cart. This is a basic work of reference for archaeologists and those studying medieval artefacts, and absorbing reading for everyone interested in the history of the horse and its use by humankind. JOHN CLARK is Curator (Medieval) at the Museum of London., Books<

2011, ISBN: 9781843836797

Buch, Softcover, Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed. Whether knight's charger … More...

Buch, Softcover, Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed. Whether knight's charger or beast of burden, horses played a vital role in medieval life. The wealth of medieval finds excavated in London in recent years has, not surprisingly, included many objects associated with horses. This catalogue illustrates and discusses over four hundred such objects, among them harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, from the utilitarian to highly decorative pieces. London served by horse traffic comes vividly in view. The introductory chapter draws on historical as well as archaeological sources to consider the role of the horse in medieval London. It looks at the price of horses and the costs of maintaining them, the hiring of 'hackneys' forriding, the use of carts in and around London, and the work of the 'marshal' or farrier. It discusses the evidence for the size of medieval horses and includes a survey of finds of medieval horse skeletons from London. It answersthe key questions, how large a 'Great Horse' was, and why it took three horses to pull a cart. This is a basic work of reference for archaeologists and those studying medieval artefacts, and absorbing reading for everyone interested in the history of the horse and its use by humankind. JOHN CLARK is Curator (Medieval) at the Museum of London. [PU: The Boydell Press], Seiten: 202, The Boydell Press, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9781843836797

Trade paperback, New., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 202 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white. Medieval Finds from Excavat… More...

Trade paperback, New., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 202 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London, 5. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers., Woodbridge, [PU: Boydell Press]<