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Item Details
| Title:
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CUT AND THRUST
EUROPEAN SWORDS AND SWORDSMANSHIP |
| By: |
Martin J. Dougherty |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£17.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1445639661 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781445639666 |
| Publisher: |
AMBERLEY PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
15 November, 2014 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
A must-have guide to European swords from the Ancient World to the twentieth century for anyone interested in historical fencing, re-enactment and role play. |
| Synopsis: |
Of all the weapons ever invented, none has the mystique of the sword. It remains a symbol of authority and strength even today, long after its day on the battlefield has passed. Swords feature in figures of speech, in statues and monuments, and in company logos. They are used in solemn ceremonies and hung on walls as decoration. The sword remains a potent symbol of authority, strength and power. Yet the word `sword' can mean entirely different things to different people; the Roman gladius, the Scottish claymore and the rapier are all swords, and they are all quite different from each other.In this book, Martin Dougherty uses his familiarity with historical European swords to take the reader through the background behind each of these weapons and techniques for their use. This is an invaluable guide for all those interested in historical swordsmanship. |
| Illustrations: |
51 Illustrations, unspecified |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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