Armor, Weapons, and the Engineering of Medieval and Renaissance War by R. Coltman Clephane is a study of an outstanding aspect of the history of martial arts. This work examines in detail the evolution of the armor used to protect the military from enemy attacks, as well as the weapons and technology of the military engineers of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The author guides the reader through the rich and diverse world of military equipment and armor, revealing not only their history, but also their purpose and construction. The book contains a large number of illustrations that allow the reader to better imagine the subjects under study. With the help of this book, the reader will be able to better understand the development of military art technologies in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. "Defensive Armour, Weapons and Engineering of War in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" is a valuable document for anyone interested in the history of military art and technology of past centuries.