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The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers
Harvey J. S. Withers
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Description for The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers
Hardcover. An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, from their origins in the Stone Age through to the 21st century. Describes ancient and modern weapons, such as the first flint daggers, the spears of ancient Greece, Samurai swords, knightly swords, fencing blades, and the bayonets of World War II. Num Pages: 512 pages, Over 1500 photographs. BIC Classification: HBW; JWM; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 216. .
This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons from around the world are examined, such as the decorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives of Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of sharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities and specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs and illustrations, and written by leading experts in the field, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for the serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will fascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons.
This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons from around the world are examined, such as the decorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives of Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of sharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities and specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs and illustrations, and written by leading experts in the field, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for the serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will fascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons.
Product Details
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
2381 g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754831952
SKU
V9780754831952
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Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-17
About Harvey J. S. Withers
Harvey J. S. Withers has been a successful dealer in antique military swords for many years, and is the author of several books about swords. Dr Tobias Capwell has a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds, and is Curator of Arms and Armour at the Wallace Collection in London, England.
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