Ancient Weapons
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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
by John M Yumoto  Publisher Comments The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of...
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Old Sword-Play
by Alfred Hutton Publisher Comments Comprehensive, detailed instruction in the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak, along with 59 illustrations, including diagrams and rare woodcuts, of classic fencing positions...
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The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection
by Jim Hrisoulas Publisher Comments Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that'll put you on the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Then this definitive guide to forging world-class blades is for you. Written by a master bladesmith, this book tells you how to set up your forge...
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The Book of the Sword
by Richard Fran Burton Publisher Comments 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...
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By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions
by Richard Cohen Publisher Comments By the Sword is an epic history of sword fighting — a science, an art, and, for many, a religion that began at the dawn of civilization in ancient Egypt and has been an obsession for mankind ever since. With wit and insight, Richard Cohen gives us...
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Samurai: The Weapons and Spirit of the Japanese Warrior
by Clive Sinclaire Publisher Comments A fascinating look at ancient Japanese weaponry, complete with 150 dazzling full-color photographs....
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Meyrick's Medieval Knights and Armour
by Samuel Rush Meyrick Publisher Comments Highlights from a magnificent three-volume survey of 9th- to 15th-century arms and armor feature 71 full-color and 7 black-and-white engravings. From Richard the Lionheart in full battle regalia to the equipage of anonymous knights, this volume presents...
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The History of Chivalry and Armour: With 60 Full-Color Plates
by F. Kottenkamp Publisher Comments A visual and literary feast, Kottenkamp's highly respected work is an incomparable study of the origins, codes, practices, and weaponry of knighthood. The engravings -- detailing an astounding array of pikes, crossbows, swords, daggers, siege towers...
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Warhorse: Cavalry in the Ancient World
by Philip Sidnell Publisher Comments In the ancient world, cavalry was an important part of almost all armies. This book traces the earliest use of horses for warfare and the evolution of chariots. It shows how cavalry tactics changed over the years, and also how they retained long-term...
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Katana: The Book of Japanese Swords
by Jet Books Publisher Comments A full-color catalog of replica Japanese swords that readers can actually purchase by mail order....
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The Armored Horse in Europe, 1480-1620
by Donald Larocca Publisher Comments The horse was an integral part of Renaissance culture, not only as a beast of burden but also as a sign of rank and status. For the nobility equitation was an essential skill, both socially and militarily. Horses played a pivotal role in warfare and...
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Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
by Victor Harris Publisher Comments The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. No culture, besides the Japanese, has developed the sword to such a level of technological excellence, or raised it to such a position of spiritual importance. As a...
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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
by John M. Yumoto Publisher Comments The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally...
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Swords of the Viking Age
by Ian G Peirce Publisher Comments This new work fills a gap in the literature in English on the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking age, between the mid eighth and the mid eleventh centuries. Ewart Oakeshott outlines the significance and diversity of these ancient...
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The Armies of Angkor: Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers
by M Jacq Hergoualch Publisher Comments Essential reading not only for those with interest in the history of war and weaponry but for all who seek a better understanding of the brilliant culture of the creators of Angkor....
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Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Siege Weapons and Tactics
by Konstantin Nossov Publisher Comments There is something alluring about ancient methods of warfare that have been made obsolete by this modern era of computers and machines. Before the days of tanks and machine guns, there were scaling ladders, battering rams, siege towers, throwing machines,...
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The Anatomy of a Siege: King John's Castle, Limerick, 1642
by Kenneth Wiggins Synopsis A rare, well-preserved example of the specialised military mining techniques employed in siege warfare....
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Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications
by David E Jones Publisher Comments From the Chickasaw fighting the Choctaw in the Southeast to the Sioux battling the Cheyenne on the Great Plains, warfare was endemic among the North American Indians when Europeans first arrived on this continent. An impressive array of offensive...
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Crossbows in the Dutch Army Museum
by Jens Sensfelder Publisher Comments Although crossbows are used today exclusively for hunting and target shooting, they played a major role in medieval European warfare. The first of its kind, this trilingual book—in English, German, and Dutch—features a complete inventory of...
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Swords of the Viking Age
by Ian G Peirce Publisher Comments This new work fills a vacuum in English language studies of the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking Age, from the mid-eighth through to the mid-eleventh century. Given the mission of seeking out the best representative examples of...
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