The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History In Over 1500 Photographs

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History In Over 1500 Photographs

<span style=" ">This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives,</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">from around the world are examined, such as the</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">decorated daggers of </span><span style=" ">Persia</span><span style=" "> and the exquisite knives</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">of </span><span style=" ">Japan</span><span style=" ">. A superb directory features 750 examples of</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">sharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">and specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">and illustrations, and written by leading experts in the</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">field, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">the serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">fascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons.</span><br /><br /><span style=" "> </span><br /><br /><span style=" ">• An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons,</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">from their origins in the Stone Age through to the</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">21st century, with 1500 color photographs</span><br /><br /><span style=" "> </span><br /><br /><span style=" ">• Describes ancient and modern weapons, such as</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">the first flint daggers, the spears of ancient </span><span style=" ">Greece</span><span style=" ">,</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">Samurai swords, knightly swords, fencing blades,</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">and the bayonets of World War II</span><br /><br /><span style=" "> </span><br /><br /><span style=" ">• Includes a comprehensive visual directory of over</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">750 blades arranged by period, with expert descriptions</span><br /><br /><span style=" ">and details of origin, date and length</span><br /><br /><span style=" "> </span>