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The Book of the Sword

With 293 Illustrations

Sir Richard F. BurtonSeries: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
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Pages
336
Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
Dover Publications

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Eloquent, exceptionally erudite history of the "Queen of Weapons." Traces sword's 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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