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Discovering Edged Weapons - Couverture souple

Wilkinson-Latham, John

 
9780852631386: Discovering Edged Weapons
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0852631383 ISBN 13 : 9780852631386
Editeur : Shire Publications, 2009

Synopsis

This book traces the development of cutting, thrusting and slashing weapons in all their forms - sword, knife, dagger, arrow, spear, axe, halberd, pike, etc. - from the primitive flints of the Stone Age, through the ancient and medieval periods, to the ornate duelling weapons of the eighteenth century and the elaborate presentation swords of the twentieth century. Also included are sections on the weapons of Japan and of countries where edged weapons have only more recently given way to the gun. Prominence is given to those weapons that are most likely to be encountered in antique shops or even in the attic, and each section is packed with line illustrations and photographs.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book traces the development of cutting, thrusting and slashing weapons in all their forms - sword, knife, dagger, arrow, spear, axe, halberd, pike, etc. - from the primitive flints of the Stone Age, through the ancient and medieval periods, to the ornate duelling weapons of the eighteenth century and the elaborate presentation swords of the twentieth century. Also included are sections on the weapons of Japan and of countries where edged weapons have only more recently given way to the gun. Prominence is given to those weapons that are most likely to be encountered in antique shops or even in the attic, and each section is packed with line illustrations and photographs.

Biographie de l'auteur

John Wilkinson-Latham was a Director in charge of swords of Wilkinson Sword Ltd., and is the fourth generation of his family to join this famous firm. His long association with sword making and his extensive experience as a collector made him one of the world's leading experts in his field. He has published one book for Osprey Publishing, and his sons Robert and Christopher have also written for Osprey on a variety of military history subjects.

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Éditeur
Shire Publications
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0852631383
ISBN 13 
9780852631386
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
64
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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