Harvey J S Withers

Broschiertes Buch

The Pictorial History of the Sword

A Detailed Account of the Development of Swords, Sabres, Spears and Lances, Illustrated with Over 230 Photographs and Artworks

Beschreibung

This book traces the fascinating history of swords, spears and lances through to the 21st century. From their Palaeolithic origins and the appearance of the first swords in Bronze Age Europe and Mesopotamia, it describes how the weapons carved out some of the greatest civilizations in the world.

Autor

Harvey J S Withers has held a lifelong passion for historical weapons and for many years has been a successful dealer in antique military swords. He is the author of British Military swords 1786–1912: The Regulation Patters (Studio Jupiter Military Publishing), World Swords 1400–1945 (Studio Jupiter Military Publishing) and The Scottish Sword 1600-1945 (Paladin Press).  

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anness Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 305mm x 233mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 514g
• ISBN-13: 9781844768394
• ISBN-10: 1844768392
• Artikelnr.: 29011161