The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Knives, Swords, Daggers and Blades

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Knives, Swords, Daggers and Blades PDF Author: Harvey J. S. Withers
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754825630
Category : Daggers
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
This comprehensive boxed set offers two authoritative encyclopedias on sharp-edged weapons through history and around the world. The first section of each book is a fascinating overview of edged weapons, from the pole arms and ballock daggers of medieval Europe, and the cavalry sabers of the 17th century to the swords of the Russian Empire and classic commando knives of World War II. The second sections offer complete visual directories, featuring each weapon's capabilities and individual specification.With over 1500 illustrations, this is essential reading for everybody interested in the history of military conflicts and sharp weapons.