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17th July 2009, 01:30 AM
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Arms Historian
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The wording in the original query of the thread is tricky. The 'influences' between east and west arms and armour is well known, profoundly represented and discussed and the subject of countless articles and books.
What is being sought is actual workmen from 'foreign' sources physically brought to the country to work in bladesmith or armourers shops.....much in the manner of the Solingen swordsmiths who were brought to England to work in what became the Hounslow swords, later the Shotley Bridge. Obviously this is an example of Germany to England, and different Western nationalities. The question is were Chinese, Japanese, Persian, or other Middle East or Oriental craftsmen ever brought into European factories or shop of arms and armour. Truly an interesting question, and clearly not a topic well covered in most of the literature. All best regards, Jim |
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21st July 2009, 01:29 AM
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Sorry, Ausjulius and Jim, as I said in other post, I save the pages and post my answers days latter, and sometimes I am completely out of phase.
Regards Gonzalo |
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21st July 2009, 04:01 AM
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Gonzalo, please dont apologize, it is completely unnecessary. Actually, in reading your posts here, much as always on whatever topic, I am constantly amazed at your command of such esoteric history, and the detailed and well written material you add. I think your perspective on these influences is outstanding, and you are never out of phase, but I wanted to direct to the other aspect of this topic as well, that of actual foreign presence in European workshops. I have always admired your tenacity in your participation here, stay with it Gonzalo!!!  All the very best, Jim |
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