The Sword and the Centuries or Old Sword Days and Old Sword Ways - Being A Description of the Various Swords Used in Civilized Europe During the Last Five Centuries, and Single Combats Which Have Been Fought with Them
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The book offers a detailed exploration of swords utilized in Europe over the past five centuries, highlighting their historical significance and the single combats associated with them. It covers key periods such as the Age of Chivalry, the Rapier era, and the Nineteenth Century, providing insights into the evolution of swordsmanship and combat styles. With original illustrations, this work serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of military history and weaponry, now republished in an accessible modern edition.
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The Sword and the Centuries or Old Sword Days and Old Sword Ways - Being A Description of the Various Swords Used in Civilized Europe During the Last Five Centuries, and Single Combats Which Have Been Fought with Them, Alfred Hutton
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- 2010
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- Title
- The Sword and the Centuries or Old Sword Days and Old Sword Ways - Being A Description of the Various Swords Used in Civilized Europe During the Last Five Centuries, and Single Combats Which Have Been Fought with Them
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Hutton
- Publisher
- Spalding Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 412
- ISBN13
- 9781446520833
- Category
- History
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- The book offers a detailed exploration of swords utilized in Europe over the past five centuries, highlighting their historical significance and the single combats associated with them. It covers key periods such as the Age of Chivalry, the Rapier era, and the Nineteenth Century, providing insights into the evolution of swordsmanship and combat styles. With original illustrations, this work serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of military history and weaponry, now republished in an accessible modern edition.