Sword American Weapons

Section 5: I chose a “musical” sword as my symbol of strength. I chose a sword because a good sword in the Medieval times could be used to show your worthiness as an opponent, and the point of a symbol of strength on your coat of arms was meant to show your worthiness as an opponent. I made the hilt red to show the militant purpose that the sword served.The sword is musical to show another one of my areas of strength. I did this by drawing viola/violin f-holes to both sides of the blade. I also added a piano design to the sword’s cross guard. These two instruments were chosen because they are the most recognizable instruments. They were also the instruments I first learned to play.

The Rapier was the sword of choice during the Elizabethan Era. It is a 42 inch sword that has a 1 inch tip. This sword mostly weighed between 2 and 3 pounds so it was light and versatile. The Rapiers tend to have a stylish and royal appeal to them with the designs that encompass the handle. A fair portion of these swords were used for fencing more than a fighting weapon. Some Rapiers had a “cutless” edge which means that they wouldn’t cut the person they were fencing against. They would typically come with a

During the Elizabethan Era, swords were the most common hand-to-hand combat weapon used. They was use to slay their opponent to half or do critical damage to one another. Swords were made be hard iron or hard copper and molded to a long sword and cook to perfection. Mostly every country had handmade swords of their own, created differently to show other details others didn’t have. Hunting was one of the big parts of the Elizabethan Era.

One key weapon in the middle ages was the sword. A sword is a long, sharped edged piece of forged metal that is used for a cutting or thrusting weapon. The basic purpose and physical properties of swordsmanship have remained fairly consistent throughout the centuries, but the actual techniques have varied throughout cultures and time. Most people in the middle ages admire the sword as being one of the most important weapon.

Weaponry also played a role in the Elizabethan society and contributed to the end of feudal times.

Document 1) A: The Feudalism provided protection and military services for their families. Nobles agreed to give their loyalty to the king. As the peasants worked the land for the knights and nobles and which they gave to them was protection and a portion of the harvest to feed their families. Document 2)

The Homage Oath an excerpt by John of Toul claims, “I will aid the count of Champagne in my own person, and will send to the count and countess of Champagne the knights who service I owe to them for the fief which I hold of them…”(Document 2). John of Toul states that he will provide knights in return for protection which is another example of how feudalism rose. The feudal obligations in the chart shows that loyalty given to the lord by the vassal is in return for protection. As of military service for land (Document 4). What is given and received within relationships through the classes is the moral of the concept. Feudalism is crucial in the Dark Ages, because violence is rising which forces the economy and society to crash. The development of feudalism brought upon structure and organization. The people need a system to be able to move forward and thrive in their communities. Not only does feudalism have a major impact on the Middle Ages, but so does

Have you ever heard of the medieval knights from Europe or the medieval samurais from Japan. Both warrior served a important role in defense for their region. In fact both knights and samurais played a role in a social system known as feudalism. Feudalism began in Europe as early as the 8th century and began in Japan in about 1185 A.D both due to the lack of security. In a one-on-one battle, a samurai would win because of their strong weapons, enforced training, and the acceptance of death.

For both Europe and Japan, feudalism was a social ranking where knights were middle ranking and would get land and pay from lords and daimyos. In exchange, the warriors had to fight and defend the lords and daimyos. As said before, the fighters were middle ranking so they were above the serf, or peasants, but below the lords and daimyos (Doc. A). Likewise, the samurai and knights would give the peasants and slaves food and shelter in exchange for labor services (OI). Here is another reason of why the knights and samurai’ similarities were greater than their

In the Medieval times a sword was a knight’s most important weapons. The fact was found on this website: http://medievalweaponsrds.weebly.com/fun-facts.html. In Medieval times, the armor would vary with leather, chain mail, and plate armor, all coming as technology advanced and blacksmith’s skill increased. Over the Medieval period, weapons were advancing and the elegant rapier began to be obsolete as the musket became popular. A battle was brewing during these times with Queen Elizabeth just trying to survive the war and King Phillip trying to take over England. The advancement of armor, that was made different throughout the Middle Ages, and having a variety of weapons gave England an advantage against the Spanish in Battle.

There were a number of conditions that would lead to the emergence of “feudal warfare” in the early Middle Ages and there would be an equal number that would lead to its decline in the later middle ages as well yet to find the meaning of “feudal warfare” one has to look first at where this notion came from, and that was Feudalism.

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Here, the idea of having a good name is set forth form the very beginning of this tale. The link between heritage and identity is set forth as the most valuable asset in this perplexing time. A father must be a warrior to obtain gold for his heir, an heir must be a warrior to live on and prosper. The way to this fame is through battle and valor. The sword is the symbol of success or complete failure, depending on how courageous the hand is that carries it.

The 16th century was truly the rise of the west. The Protestant Reformation was sweeping through Europe, changing the ways people worshipped, thought, and communicated. Ideas and inventions were ubiquitous throughout the western world, making Europe the cultural and technological center of the world. Each nation within Europe was in a desperate competition to usurp the other in land and commerce. Therefore, the discovery of the Americas began a race for the commodities of the New World between the European superpowers. Spain quickly saw the potential in the Americas and

Ideas that have been taught in many societies since the first civilizations of Mesopotamia to the world now are duty, loyalty and bravery. No period relied on these ideas more than the Middle Ages time of Europe. The European societies were based on the nature of feudalism. Feudalism worked if everyone in the society did their duty and gave loyalty to everyone above the on the social latter. The knight was the backbone of the feudal society. He was the protector of the heavenly Lord, their lady and the earthly lord. The roles and duties of the knight are quotes as, “the most noble knight under Christ, And the loveliest lades that lived on earth ever, and he the comeliest king, that the court holds.” (P. 26) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight gives a perspective to view life from the courtly aspect of the European feudal