The Encyclopedia Of The Sword
DOWNLOAD
Download The Encyclopedia Of The Sword PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Encyclopedia Of The Sword book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Encyclopedia Of The Sword
DOWNLOAD
Author : Nick Evangelista
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 1995-05-23
The Encyclopedia Of The Sword written by Nick Evangelista and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-05-23 with Sports & Recreation categories.
From the gruff, sword-toting swashbucklers of the Middle Ages to modern adventure epics like The Princess Bride, the aura surrounding the sword is one that is both romantic and pragmatic. Thoughts of this weapon bring to mind images of the Knights of the Round Table, Zorro, the Three Musketeers—the things daydreams are made of. Historically, the fate of the empires revolved around the sword; nations rose and fell based on the power of their swordsmen. For centuries it was the weapon of choice in settling personal disputes. Today, the art of sword fighting has been incarnated as the dynamic, chess-like sport of fencing. It has also played an important part in the history of theatre and film, and it has been part of literature for as long as there have been books. In its varied guises, the sword has for centuries figured in the world's varied cultures, myths, and politics. Yet, there has never been a comprehensive volume on the subject of the sword until the publication of this encyclopedia. For the first time, in a single volume one can locate information on the history of sword types and styles around the world; techniques of combat sword use; techniques and styles of modern sport fencing; names and descriptions of various fencing implements and weapon types; swashbuckler films and the fencing masters who influenced the genre; significant individuals who have taught sword use; the sword at the Olympics; the literature in which the rapier, foil, or broadsword has figured; and much, much more. Essential reading for fencing and military history enthusiasts.
Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords
DOWNLOAD
Author : Markus Sesko
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords written by Markus Sesko and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with History categories.
This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Swords And Sabres
DOWNLOAD
Author : Harvey J.S. Withers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Swords And Sabres written by Harvey J.S. Withers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Sabers categories.
An authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in over 600 stunning colour photographs. Featuring many fascinating weapons, including Napeoleonic swords, cavalry sabres, American pole-arms, the rapier and the naval cutlass.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Swords And Sabres
DOWNLOAD
Author : Harvey J. S. Withers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Swords And Sabres written by Harvey J. S. Withers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sabers categories.
The Book Of The Sword
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
The Book Of The Sword written by Sir Richard Francis Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The Illustrated Directory Of Swords And Sabres
DOWNLOAD
Author : Harvey J. S. Withers
language : en
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Release Date : 2012-01-20
The Illustrated Directory Of Swords And Sabres written by Harvey J. S. Withers and has been published by Southwater Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-20 with Sabers categories.
Swords.
The Academy Of The Sword
DOWNLOAD
Author : Gerard Thibault d'Anvers
language : en
Publisher: Aeon Books
Release Date : 2017-02-20
The Academy Of The Sword written by Gerard Thibault d'Anvers and has been published by Aeon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-20 with Religion categories.
The most detailed and comprehensive treatise on swordsmanship ever written, Gerard Thibault's Academy of the Sword offers an extraordinary glimpse into a forgotten landscape of ideas, in which Pythagorean sacred geometry illuminated the lethal realities of rapier combat to create one of the Western world's only thoroughly documented esoteric martial arts. Translated by the widely respected occultist and scholar John Michael Greer, this stunningly illustrated and precisely detailed manual of Renaissance swordsmanship is a triumphant document of Renaissance culture-as well as a practical manual of a martial art that can still be studied and practiced today.
Knives Daggers And Bayonets The World Encyclopedia Of
DOWNLOAD
Author : Tobias Capwell
language : en
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Release Date : 2019-11-05
Knives Daggers And Bayonets The World Encyclopedia Of written by Tobias Capwell and has been published by Lorenz Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-05 with History categories.
A beautifully photographed historical encyclopedia of edged weapons, including knives, daggers, bayonets, machetes and khanjars, with expert commentary.
The Book Of The Sword
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Book Of The Sword written by Sir Richard Francis Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Swords categories.
The Book Of The Sword With A New Foreword By J G Cluff
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date :
The Book Of The Sword With A New Foreword By J G Cluff written by Sir Richard Francis Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Swords categories.