The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
Book Details
Author(s)Sir Richard F. Burton
PublisherDover Publications
ISBN / ASIN0486254348
ISBN-139780486254340
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,186,523
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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.
