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The Book of the Sword: a History of Daggers, Sabers, and Scimitars from Ancient Times to the Modern Day
Sir Richard Francis Burton
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The Book of the Sword: a History of Daggers, Sabers, and Scimitars from Ancient Times to the Modern Day
Sir Richard Francis Burton
For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of power, strength, liberty, and courage. In the Middle Ages, the image of a sword was used to signify the word of God. This title draws on a wealth of linguistic, archaeological, and literary sources to trace the millennia-old history of the sword.
336 pages, 300 illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 2, 2014 |
| ISBN13 | 9781626364011 |
| Publishers | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 210 × 142 × 22 mm · 340 g |
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