The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
Book Details
Author(s)
Sir Richard F. Burton
Publisher
Dover Publications
ISBN / ASIN
0486254348
ISBN-13
9780486254340
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Sales Rank
#1,186,523
Marketplace
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Description
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.
