The Illustrated Directory Swords & Sabres: A Visual Encyclopedia of 400 Edged Weapons, Including Swords, Sabres, Pikes, Bills, Spears, Polearms and Lances - Couverture souple

Withers, Harvey

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ISBN 10 : 1844769860 ISBN 13 : 9781844769865

Editeur : Southwater, 2012

Synopsis

A comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone weapons to the swords of World War I Also covers halberds, partisans, glaives, pikes, bills, spontoons, spears, guisarmes bardiches, poleaxes and lances Includes Japanese swords, Chinese polearms, African spears, and the weapons of South-east Asia Explains the differences and similarities between Roman, Viking, Saxon, Frankish and Medieval blades, and the intricacies of the ornamental swords of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries Lavishly illustrated with over 550 annotated colour photographs, with each entry including information on the weapon's date, origin and length This broad-ranging work examines all edged weapons, featuring more than 400 examples from around the world. From the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting polearms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing sabres of the 17th century cavalry, to the presentation and dress swords used for show, pomp and civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Including not only all types of swords, but also polearms, pikes, lances and spears, this comprehensive volume also offers information on African, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Indian and South-east Asian weapons. This book is an indispensable resource for the keen enthusiast and serious collector alike, while the detailed, close up photographs of each entry will delight anyone with an interest in the conflicts, warriors and weapons that have been a part of every age, in every part of the world, throughout human history.

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À propos de l'auteur

Harvey J S Withers has held a lifelong passion for sharp-edged weapons and for many years has been a successful dealer in antique military swords. He is the author of British Military Swords 1786 to 1912: The Regulation Patters; World Swords 1400 to 1945 (both Studio Jupiter Military Publishing) and The Scottish Sword 1600-1945 (Paladin Press).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844769860
• ISBN 13: 9781844769865
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible