Discovering Edged Weapons

by Robert Wilkinson-Latham and John Wilkinson-Latham

This book traces the development of cutting, thrusting and slashing weapons in all their forms - sword, knife, dagger, arrow, spear, axe, halberd, pike, etc. - from the primitive flints of the Stone Age, through the ancient and medieval periods, to the ornate duelling weapons of the eighteenth century and the elaborate presentation swords of the twentieth century. Also included are sections on the weapons of Japan and of countries where edged weapons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0852631383
• ISBN13: 9780852631386
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.4" x 6.8"