The Book of the Sword (1884)
Summary
The explorer Richard Burton tells the history of the sword from prehistory to the ancient world: shapes, metals and uses.
Why it matters
It is a classic, learned and richly illustrated work on the weapon behind all swordsmanship.
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- Project Gutenberg: eBook #61751
- Summary and notes: WABUKAN.