Knives and Swords

English

ISBN: 075665646X

EAN: 9780756656461

Category: History / Military / Weapons/Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & Weapons/

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

Release Date: 03/05/2010

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Showcasing more than 300 swords, knives, and daggers from over 3,000 years of history with stunning color photography, Knives and Swordsis the perfect book for anyone with an interest in the history of edged weapons. From the finely crafted swords of the Japanese samurai to the brutal but functional bayonet of the World War I infantryman, Knives and Swordsplaces the weapons in their historical context as well as providing in-depth analysis of the most historically significant bladed weapons.

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Knives and Swords

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.09 inches

Width: 7.05 inches

Length: 8.7 inches

Weight: 35.91 oz

Pages: 360