Bibliograph

Warriors of the Himalayas, rediscovering the arms and armor of Tibet, Donald J. LaRocca, with essays by John Clarke, Amy Heller, and Lozang Jamspal

Type

Label

Warriors of the Himalayas, rediscovering the arms and armor of Tibet, Donald J. LaRocca, with essays by John Clarke, Amy Heller, and Lozang Jamspal

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-298) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Warriors of the Himalayas

Nature of contents

catalogsbibliography

Oclc number

62804683

Responsibility statement

Donald J. LaRocca, with essays by John Clarke, Amy Heller, and Lozang Jamspal

Sub title

rediscovering the arms and armor of Tibet

Summary

The first in-depth examination of the fascinating and virtually unknown of armor and weapons from Tibet, dating from the 13th to the 20th century

Table Of Contents

Catalogue: Lamellar armor and helmets -- Helmets -- Shields -- Horse armor -- Leather armor -- Mail and other forms of armor -- Swords -- Spears, spearheads, and miscellaneous weapons -- Archery equipment -- Firearms and accessories -- Saddles and tack, stirrups, and bridles

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