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Knives, Swords, and Bayonets : A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare (the Full Series) by Martina Sprague (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCreateSpace
ISBN-101514214636
ISBN-139781514214633
eBay Product ID (ePID)212819201
Product Key Features
Book TitleKnives, Swords, and Bayonets : a World History of Edged Weapon Warfare (The Full Series)
Number of Pages538 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Weapons
Publication Year2015
GenreHistory
AuthorMartina Sprague
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight31.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis book examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. It takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times; examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively; and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon.The book is written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Although more than one-hundred photos and illustrations are represented, arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated.The book comprises the full series of ten previously published shorter book on specialized edged weapons and regions, each of which can also be purchased separately: 1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern Warfare
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