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Title:
The illustrated world encyclopedia of knives, swords, spears & daggers : through history in over 1500 photographs / Harvey J.S. Withers and Tobias Capwell.
Author:
Withers, Harvey J. S.

Capwell, Tobias.
Publication Information:
London : Lorenz Books, [2015]
Call Number:
U852 .W58 2015
Abstract:
"A detailed history of the development of swords, sabres, lances, daggers, fighting knives and bayonets, from their Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Includes a comprehensive visual directory of weapons arranged by time period and geographical area, along with specifications of date, origin and length. Features descriptions of the fighting techniques of some of the most skilful swordsmen in history, including the hoplite spearmen of ancient Greece and the Japanese Samurai warriors."--Jacket.
ISBN:
9780754831952
Physical Description:
512 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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