{"product_id":"the-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-daggers-through-history-in-over-1500-photographs-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears \u0026 Daggers: Through History in Over 1500 Photographs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarvey J. S. Withers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTobias Capwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003edaggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePalaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efrom around the world are examined, such as the \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003edecorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eof Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003esharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand illustrations, and written by leading experts in the \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efield, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efrom their origins in the Stone Age through to the \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e21st century, with 1500 color photographs \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Describes ancient and modern weapons, such as \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe first flint daggers, the spears of ancient Greece, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSamurai swords, knightly swords, fencing blades, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand the bayonets of World War II \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes a comprehensive visual directory of over \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e750 blades arranged by period, with expert descriptions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand details of origin, date and length\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvey J. S. Withers has been a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003esuccessful dealer in antique military swords for many \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eyears, and is the author of several books about swords. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDr Tobias Capwell has a PhD in Medieval Studies from \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe University of Leeds, and is Curator of Arms and \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArmour at the Wallace Collection in London, England.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 11.5 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469093134643,"sku":"9780754831952","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-daggers-through-history-in-over-1500-photographs-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}