Knives and Swords: A Visual History (Repost)
Chris McNab ed., "Knives and Swords: A Visual History"
2010 | ISBN-10: 075665646X, 0756695740 | PDF | 360 pages | 32 MB
2010 | ISBN-10: 075665646X, 0756695740 | PDF | 360 pages | 32 MB
Showcasing more than 300 swords, knives, and daggers from over 3,000 years of history with stunning color photography, Knives and Swords is 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 Swords places the weapons in their historical context as well as providing in-depth analysis of the most historically significant bladed weapons.