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The Illustrated History of Weapons Knives, Daggers & Hand-Combat Tools
Discover the history and development of fighting knives through the ages.
This comprehensive visual reference book explores the craftsmanship and progression of weaponry and cover the many important conflicts and historical events that have shaped the world we live in.
Features stunning photography, fascinating biographical information and detailed insight into the technology and tactics of the battlefield, and cover the early evolution of knives and swords through to modern times. The weapons featured span 4000 years, from a Bronze Age dagger circa 1000BCE through to military weapons of the 20th century.
Notable weapons & exotic daggers include an array of weapons of espionage, such as the easily concealed wrist dagger favoured by the Allies in World War II, and combination weapons such as two wheel-lock daggers: a Renaissance combination of dagger and wheel-lock pistol.
By: David Soud
Publisher: Kingsford Editions, 2014
Pages: 160
Dimensions: ± 28.5 cm x 23.5 cm
Hardcover with dust jacket. Very good condition.