The Book of the Sword

Author : Charles Hugh Stevenson,Sir Richard Francis Burton

Paperback

Published : Tuesday 1 February 2000

ISBN : 9780486254340

Price : €19.88

Description

Eloquent, exceptionally erudite history of the "Queen of Weapons." Traces swords origin - from prehistory to its full growth during early Roman Empire. Discusses earliest weapons of stone, bone, horn and wood as well as variations: sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar and more. Enhanced by nearly 300 excellent line drawings.

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