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The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
by Sir Richard F. Burton

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Product 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.





Product Details/Specifications:

Authors:
Sir Richard F. Burton

Recording label: Dover Publications
Publishers:
Dover Publications

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
EAN: 9780486254340
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0486254348
Number of items: 1
Number of pages: 336
Publication date: 1987-07-01
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Published)

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