The evolution of plate armor is evaluated and discussed in the context of overall social change and the development of medieval warfare. Research into the history of armor, weapons, tactics, technology and economics of the era was performed resulting in a web page to present the research to an introductory- and intermediate-level researcher.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Maddock, Jordan Alfred
• Wheelock, Adrian Theron
• Hobbs, Ian Nathaniel

Subject

• Culture
• Computing
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01D112I

Keyword

• Armor
• Web sites--Design and construction
• Weapons
• History

Advisor

• Forgeng, Jeffrey L.

Year

• 2001

Sponsor

• Higgins Armory Museum

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright