Swords and Hilt Weapons

Coe, Michael D. et al

ISBN 10: 1853751332 / ISBN 13: 9781853751332

Published by Prion, London, 1996

About this Item

Dustwrapper, landscape 4to, pp.239. Illustrated. Well illustrated survey of the design, crafting and use of swords from their origins some 4000 years ago to the present day, with some emphasis on European, Japanese and Islamic weapons. Nine authorities contribute to the book, with a useful bibliography and list of major collections at the rear. Dustwrapper has one small edge split to rear edge, some light creasing to edges but is clean and sound otherwise. Minor mark to leading edge of front endpaper else contents clean and tight. Near fine in VG dustwrapper. Heavy book weighing c 1950g when packed, and thus extra postage ( at cost ) will be requested to cover shortfall from default postage quotation for 1000g for UK first class mailing ( second class not affected ) and overseas orders. Quote can be given if requested prior to order. .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Swords and Hilt Weapons
• Publisher: Prion, London
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853751332
• ISBN 13: 9781853751332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A guide to nearly 4000 years of sword making from the Bronze Age to World War II. On the basis of technical excellence and cultural significance, emphasis is given to European, Islamic and Japanese weapons. It also covers those of Africa, Mesoamerica, China, Central Asia and Indonesia.

About the Author

Victor Harris - Curator of Japanese Antiquities, British Museum; Michael D Cole - Professor of Anthropology, Yale University; Peter Connolly - Inst. of Archeology, Uni of London; Anthony Harding -Sr Lecturer in Archeology, Uni of Durham; Donald J. La Rocca - Arms and Armour Dept, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Anthony North - V&A Museum; Thom Richardson - Curator of Armour, the Royal Armouries, Tower of London; Christopher Spring - British Museum; Frederick Wilkinson - President of the Arms and Armour Society