The Archaeology of Weapons - Arms and Armor from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry, by Ewart Oakeshott.

- Hardcover
- Copyright 1960, B&N Reprint 1994
- 359 pages
- Line drawings, Lots of B/W photos
- Book Size: 6 1/4 x 9 1/4

I learned about this book several years ago while watching a documentary about artifact fraud and it's impact to museums and auction houses. Twice this book was referred to as the "go-to" authority in putting certain weapons in historical context for authenticity.
No brainer - if world class collectors refer to it, I need it in my library as well. Does it help improve my collection? No. Does it grow me as a collector? Oh absolutely!