The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History in Over 1500 Photographs - Hardcover
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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.
- An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons,
from their origins in the Stone Age through to the
21st century, with 1500 color photographs
- 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
- Includes a comprehensive visual directory of over
750 blades arranged by period, with expert descriptions
and details of origin, date and length
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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