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The Scottish Sword 1600-1945: An Illustrated History

by Harvey J.S. Withers

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Edition: Paperback

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Product Description:

The Scottish sword has played an important role in the military history of Scotland, and this new book presents an accessible and highly visual chronicle of that role from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

With more than 1,200 gorgeous, full-color photographs and authentic period illustrations,The Scottish Sword pays tribute to the swords most associated with the Highland soldier, including

Two-handed swords
English basket hilts
Jacobite basket hilts
Regulation basket hilts
Nonregulation swords

A chapter on sword makers and retailers who supplied the swords and a comprehensive bibliography detailing the most informative books on the subject round out this handsome compilation.

Product Details/Specifications:

Authors:
Harvey J.S. Withers

Recording label: Paladin Press
Publishers:
Paladin Press

Manufacturer: Paladin Press
EAN: 9781581607130
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 158160713X
Number of items: 1
Number of pages: 252
Publication date: 2009-08-01
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Published)