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The Sword: Myth & Reality: Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie Swords
Thomas Laible
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Description for The Sword: Myth & Reality: Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie Swords
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The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Learn sword nomenclature and classification, discover sword physics secrets, and compare the history of swordsmanship in Europe to that of Japan. Practical information on different sword types, including those used by Vikings and Samurai, broadens the reader's understanding of the technical diversity of and relationships between swords from different eras and cultures. Readers can also learn how to tell authentic swords apart from fantasy swords, or sword-like objects (SLO), which are commonly ... Read more
The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Learn sword nomenclature and classification, discover sword physics secrets, and compare the history of swordsmanship in Europe to that of Japan. Practical information on different sword types, including those used by Vikings and Samurai, broadens the reader's understanding of the technical diversity of and relationships between swords from different eras and cultures. Readers can also learn how to tell authentic swords apart from fantasy swords, or sword-like objects (SLO), which are commonly ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764348778
SKU
V9780764348778
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Thomas Laible
Thomas Laible studied history and education and works as an editor of the journal Weapons: Internal Market. He has been working for 20 years with swords, daggers, and knives and has written several books and numerous articles on these topics.
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