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This comprehensive encyclopedia of edged weapons is both an authoritative reference work and a stunning visual directory, explaining the development of these weapons through the centuries, describing their capabilities and individual specifications. The book reviews the development of each weapon and how the military tactics have shaped the great civilizations of ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece. It looks at the significance of the sword in the mystical traditions of the Celts, delves into the world of the medieval knights and crusades, as well as how the Middle Eastern armies fought. With over 1500 colour photographs and illustrations, and written by leading experts in the field, this beautiful guide is essential reading for those interested in the conflicts, sharp weapons and warriors that have created and shaped history.
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Harvey J S Withers has a lifelong passion for historical 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 Patters and World Swords 1400 1945 (both Studio Jupiter Military Publishing) and The Scottish Sword 1600-1945 (Paladin Press). Dr Tobias Capwell began his career in arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. He joined Glasgow Museums as Curator of Arms and Armour in 2003 and has produced numerous books and articles on aspects of the Glasgow collection. He took up his present role in 2006 as Curator of Arms and Armour at the Wallace Collection in London.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Is this an omnibus edition?
18 May 2011
Format:Hardcover
I have a sneaking suspicion that this 512 page Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers, by Harvey J S Withers and Tobias Capwell, is a combined omnibus of the 256 page Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabers, by Withers,
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and the 256 page Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets, by Capwell,
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which are by the same publisher, in the same "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of..." series format.
If so, it is a good bargain for readers who do not have one (let alone both) of the previous works, but without much value for those of us who do.
I am tentatively rating it four stars on that presumption, until or if I discover differently.
For those unfamiliar with the two books in question, they are both gorgeous, fully color photo illustrated surveys, great for beginners or non-specialist collectors, but not to be regarded as tours de force as either scholarly works or collector's guides.
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and the 256 page Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets, by Capwell,
[...]
which are by the same publisher, in the same "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of..." series format.
If so, it is a good bargain for readers who do not have one (let alone both) of the previous works, but without much value for those of us who do.
I am tentatively rating it four stars on that presumption, until or if I discover differently.
For those unfamiliar with the two books in question, they are both gorgeous, fully color photo illustrated surveys, great for beginners or non-specialist collectors, but not to be regarded as tours de force as either scholarly works or collector's guides.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A delightful book on the subject of edged weapons
2 Aug 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very informative book on the subject of edged weapons. Although I am a little disappointed that not many information is being written on eastern types of weapons but that is being unfair to levy this on the authors as there is only so much you could fit in to a book. Nevertheless, it's still a very good book. I spend a good number of evenings leafing thru' this books and learning some very interesting facts on the subject of edged weapons the world over.
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