Author |
: Museum of London |
Publisher |
: Stationery Office Books (TSO) |
Total Pages |
: 208 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015037772459 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Medieval Horse and Its Equipment, C.1150-c.1450 by : Museum of London
Download or read book The Medieval Horse and Its Equipment, C.1150-c.1450 written by Museum of London and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses played a vital role in medieval life. This catalogue describes and illustrates over 400 medieval finds, associated with horses, excavated in London in recent years. It includes harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, and ranges from everyday artefacts to highly wrought decorative pieces. An introductory chapter surveys the role of the horse and horse husbandry in medieval London, discussing the use of pack-horses and carts in and around London, and the function of the marshal or farrier. The book also deals with the size and power of the medieval horse, including the size of a knight's Great Horse, and why it took three horses to haul a medieval cart.