A Concise History of Swords and Swordmaking
$74.64
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2026
Summary
A Concise History of Swords and Swordmaking is an accessible guide to the history and practice of mankind’s most iconic weapon. Written by a seasoned professional with forty years of experience handling swords, this book is designed to appeal to students, historical fencers and fight directors, authors of swashbuckling adventures, and anyone looking for clear-cut answers about how humans worldwide have interacted with swords from the Bronze Age to the present day.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036188771 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1036188779 |
| Author: | Keith Ducklin |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Keith Ducklin
Keith Ducklin spent his career as an actor, fight director, historical interpreter, and writer. From 1982 to 1985, he studied acting at London’s Arts Educational School, where he trained as a theatrical fight director. In 1995, he joined the creative team of Britain’s award-winning Royal Armouries Museum, playing a significant role in spearheading its revolutionary Live Interpretation initiative. He gave thousands of live performances and lectures contextualising the Museum’s collection, and acted as a historical advisor and combatant on several film and TV productions. Keith Ducklin died in 2026, with royalties from the book being donated to Worldwide Cancer Research.
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