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The Swords Of Britain
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Author : Ian Colquhoun
language : en
Publisher: C.H.Beck
Release Date : 1988
The Swords Of Britain written by Ian Colquhoun and has been published by C.H.Beck this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Bronze age categories.
The Sword In Britain
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Author : Harvey Withers
language : en
Publisher: Harvey Withers Military Publishing
Release Date : 2013-07-01
The Sword In Britain written by Harvey Withers and has been published by Harvey Withers Military Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-01 with categories.
THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE PRINTERS This is Volume One of an exciting four part series to be produced by Harvey J S Withers on the history of the sword in Britain from 1600-1945. This extensive work contains over 900 full colour photographs and illustrations of the types of swords (both English and Continental) carried within Britain during the 17th Century. These include: INFANTRY SWORDS CAVALRY SWORDS RAPIERS AND SMALLSWORDS HUNTING SWORDS NAVAL SWORDS Each page is lavishly illustrated with detailed close-up shots of the sword hilt, blade and decoration. It is an ideal reference for both the collector and student of British military history.
Ceremonial Swords Of Britain
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Author : Edward Barrett
language : en
Publisher: History Press
Release Date : 2017
Ceremonial Swords Of Britain written by Edward Barrett and has been published by History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Swords categories.
BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. The British Isles have long been steeped in a rich heritage of ceremony and tradition, and there are few artefacts that evoke this culture so strongly as the ceremonial sword. Undertaking a monumental task to create a celebration of artistry, craft and tradition, author Edward Barrett travelled to over sixty locations, from Edinburgh to Exeter, Camarthen to Canterbury, on a 3,500-mile-long odyssey to inspect, document and measure the eighty-seven state and civic swords of Great Britain. This was followed by a further 1,000-mile journey around Ireland researching similar swords. The individual story behind each of these magnificent works of art is told in full, and the volume also explores the history of the sword, the scabbard and their manufacture, as well as of other ceremonial trappings of each location. With unique access to the Royal Collections and stunning full-colour images throughout, Edward Barrett more than brings this fascinating work to life.
British Iron Age Swords And Scabbards
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Author : Ian Mathieson Stead
language : en
Publisher: British Museum Press
Release Date : 2006
British Iron Age Swords And Scabbards written by Ian Mathieson Stead and has been published by British Museum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
British Iron Age swords and scabbards are here catalogued in detail for the first time. They are grouped on the basis of typologies of components and are discussed with special reference to their decoration, context and chronology. Artefact studies have been neglected for many years, and this subject was last tackled in a paper published in 1950. Since then, the material available for study has tripled, from 93 to 274 items, and new archaeological discoveries include several elaborately decorated scabbards. Illustrations include 71 full pages of line drawings, while additional contributions examine the technology of some of the swords and provide a discussion of their enamelled decoration. Contents: Introduction; Typology and terminology; Group A: Swords of medium length and scabbards with open chape ends; Group B: Swords of medium length and scabbards with closed chape ends; Group C: Long swords and scabbards with campanulate mouths; Group D: Long swords and scabbards with straight mouths; Group E: Earlier swords and scabbards in the north; Group F: Later swords and scabbards in the north; Group G: Short swords in the south and the north; Group H: Swords and scabbards of mixed traditions; Discussion; Appendices; The technology of some of the swords; Weapons and fittings with enamelled decoration; The Isleworth sword: a note on the brass foils; A technical report on the Orton Meadows scabbard; The scientific examination of the Asby Scar sword and scabbard; The extraction of swords from their scabbards; Catalogue; Bibliography.
British Naval Swords And Swordmanship
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Author : Mark Barton
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-07-03
British Naval Swords And Swordmanship written by Mark Barton and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-03 with History categories.
This new publication is intended to bring together a mass of research dealing with all aspects of British naval swords. Unlike the much sought after Swords of Sea Service by May and Annis, this work offers a far broader coverage and, for the first time, the complete story of swords and swordsmanship is presented in one concise volume. While the swords themselves are described the authors also tell the story of naval swordsmanship For exsample, subjects such as how swords and cutlasses were used in action and how training was conducted and covered. The authors also address how how the use of swords developed into a sport in the Navy, and how swords and swordsmanship may have entered naval symbology in such areas as ships' names. Many current myths are addressed and corrected, and the story is brought right up to date with information on the sport from 1948 to 2000. While the book concentrates on the Royal Navy, foreign weapons, including those of the Irish Naval Service, are mentioned where appropriate Other British Maritime organisations such as the Merchant Navy, the Customs and Coastguard Services, and the Reserves are also addressed The book also covers subjects such as dating, collecting, and conservation of swords and re-examines those swords attributed to Nelson. The Appendices include the first list of Swords of Peace awarded to naval units to be published. Recent research by the authors is also reflected in the updated lists of Patriotic Fund Awards, City of London Swords, and Naval fencing champions contained in the Appendicitises The comprehensive nature of the work has not been attempted before and the book will appeal to a wide range of naval enthusiasts and historians, collectors of weapons, fencers and re-enactors.
Living By The Sword
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Author : Kristen Brooke Neuschel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Living By The Sword written by Kristen Brooke Neuschel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING categories.
"This book analyzes the way swords were collected, used, shared, and valued by warrior elites in France and Britain for over 1,000 years, from ca 500 to 1600"--
Swords Of The British Army
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Author : Brian Robson
language : en
Publisher: Arms & Armour Press
Release Date : 1975
Swords Of The British Army written by Brian Robson and has been published by Arms & Armour Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Ancient Weapons In Britain
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Author : Logan Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2005-03-03
Ancient Weapons In Britain written by Logan Thompson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-03 with History categories.
A groundbreaking study of the weaponry used in combat thousands of years ago. Few accounts of ancient warfare have looked at how the weapons were made and how they were actually used in combat. Logan Thompson's pioneering survey traces the evolution of weapons in Britain across three thousand years, from the Bronze Age to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Insights gained from painstaking practical research and technical analysis shed new light on the materials used, the processes of manufacture, the development of the weapons, and their effectiveness. His account features new information about the weapons themselves and their origin and design—as well as a fascinating new perspective on the practice of early warfare.
Living By The Sword
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Author : Kristen Brooke Neuschel
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2020-11-15
Living By The Sword written by Kristen Brooke Neuschel and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-15 with History categories.
Sharpen your knowledge of swords with Kristen B. Neuschel as she takes you through a captivating 1,000 years of French and English history. Living by the Sword reveals that warrior culture, with the sword as its ultimate symbol, was deeply rooted in ritual long before the introduction of gunpowder weapons transformed the battlefield. Neuschel argues that objects have agency and that decoding their meaning involves seeing them in motion: bought, sold, exchanged, refurbished, written about, displayed, and used in ceremony. Drawing on evidence about swords (from wills, inventories, records of armories, and treasuries) in the possession of nobles and royalty, she explores the meanings people attached to them from the contexts in which they appeared. These environments included other prestige goods such as tapestries, jewels, and tableware—all used to construct and display status. Living by the Sword draws on an exciting diversity of sources from archaeology, military and social history, literature, and material culture studies to inspire students and educated lay readers (including collectors and reenactors) to stretch the boundaries of what they know as the "war and culture" genre.
Sword Fighters Of British India
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Author : D. A. Kinsley
language : en
Publisher: L S B Incorporated
Release Date : 2009-06
Sword Fighters Of British India written by D. A. Kinsley and has been published by L S B Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with History categories.
This unique book (the first of its kind) is a collection of combat narratives of, and commentaries on, the sword fighters, swords, and swordsmanship of the conflicts involving British India, including the last war in modern history in which there was extensive use of the sword and hand-to-hand combat. With numerous illustrations. Revised Second Edition.