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Swords and Sabres, The World Encyclopedia of: An authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in more than 800 outstanding photographs. by Harvey Withers at Abbey's Bookshop,
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Harvey Withers

Swords and Sabres, The World Encyclopedia of

An authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown...

Harvey Withers

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English
Lorenz Books
01 July 2025
Militaria, arms & armour
This beautifully presented book traces the history of swords, sabres, spears and lances from Paleolithic origins to the twentieth-century demise of the sword as a military weapon. Focusing on eras of historical and military significance, such as the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War, the author describes how the development of edged weapons brutally shaped some of our greatest civilizations. At the heart of the book is a wide-ranging and fully illustrated directory, featuring more than 500 examples from around the world. From the spears of Ancient Egypt to the swords of the Russian empire, and from the swords of the Japanese Samurai to the blades used in World Wars I and II, each entry is accompanied by a photograph of the weapon and key details including date, origin and length. The 800 photographs and illustrations of these extraordinary pieces of craftmanship will fascinate anyone interested in the conflicts and weapons that have shaped our history.
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Imprint:   Lorenz Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 282mm,  Width: 216mm, 
ISBN:   9780754835974
ISBN 10:   0754835979
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified

Harvey J S Withers has held a lifelong passion for sharp-edged 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 Patterns and World Swords 1400–1945.

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