The Sword
myth & reality: technology, history, fighting, forging, movie swords
$88.00
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2015
Summary
Sharpen Your Knowledge: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sword
The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Learn sword nomenclature and classification, discover sword physics secrets, and compare the history of swordsmanship in Europe to that of Japan.
Practical information on different sword types, including those used by Vikings and Samurai, broadens the reader’s understandi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764348778 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764348779 |
| Author: | Thomas Laible |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2015 |
| Weight: | 1.77kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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About The Author
Thomas Laible
Thomas Laible studied history and education and works as an editor of the journal Weapons: Internal Market. He has been working for 20 years with swords, daggers, and knives and has written several books and numerous articles on these topics.
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