Living History is the ultimate how-to-book. Taking six of the most popular historical periods; it shows how re-enactors and other history enthusiasts can recreate the uniforms; equipment and life-style of past warriors and their comrades; male and female. The six periods are: Roman; Vikings and Saxons; Medieval; English Civil War; Napoleonic and American Civil Wars; World War One and World War Two. Step by step master classes show how to recreate uniforms and equipment; establish authentic camps; and interpret all these activities as both education and entertainment for the general public. An extensive directory of re-enactment societies and suppliers in the United States and Europe completes this essential book for all re-enactors; history enthusiasts and history teachers. The author's authoritative text is accompanied by over 150 color photographs illustrating some of the finest re-enactors in the world.
#3667811 in Books Burd Street Pr 1998-09-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 6.25 x .25l; #File Name: 157249077270 pages
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