Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin : arsenal of the Russian Tsars

著者

    • Royal Armouries (Great Britain)
    • Tower of London (London, England)

書誌事項

Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin : arsenal of the Russian Tsars

Royal Armouries, 1998

タイトル別名

Сокровища Московского Кремля : арсенал русских царей

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注記

"A Royal Armouries exhibition, HM Tower of London, 13 June 1998 - 13 September 1998"

Includes some text in Russian

Bibliography: p. 152

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内容説明

The Armory Chamber, a part of the Moscow Kremlin historical and cultural complex, is the oldest museum in Russia. Its collection consists of the rarest productions of Russian and foreign masters from the fourth to the twentieth centuries, the most important part of which is the collection of arms and ceremonial equestrian attire.Created to help expand and defend the power of the Tsars, the objects in this collection are eloquent reminders of the history of the Russian state. A selection from this trove of weapons and equipment is shown here, including such types of arms as: -- Armor, mail, and helmets -- Finely wrought swords and lances -- Side arms, including hand guns and dueling pistols -- Exquisitely inlaid muskets and rifles -- Uniforms and equestrian paraphernaliaThis lavishly illustrated, full-color book was created as a guide to a special traveling exhibit of Russian treasures held at the Tower of London in 1998. It is sure to appeal to those who value fine craftsmanship and seek deeper insight into the great struggles and conflicts of the past.

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