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"Live the Legend. Feel the Steel Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. ""Spirit of the Word"" is a stunning visual journey through the history of the simplest and greatest weapon ever devised. More than 300 detailed photos of swords throughout the centuries and from around the world Scenes from the ancient swordmaking capitals of Europe The magic of the Japanese sword, including a profile of Yoshindo Yoshihara, the world's greatest living swordsmith Swords on the Big Screen: a cinematic exploration of sword mythologyFor the historian, for the collector, for the edged weapon enthusiast, ""Spirit of the Sword"" is the perfect one-volume guide to the history and mystique of the world's long blades. From, fascinating information on the history of swords from around the world to helpful tips on collecting and displaying swords, you'll find in ""Spirit of the Sword."""

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9781440211560

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"Steve Shackleford, editor of ""BLADE Magazine"" for 25 years and editor of the semi-annual ""BLADE's Guide to Knives & Their Values."" He knows, personally, the top swordsmiths and manufacturers and has access to information and photos that make a most entertaining, exclusive and attractive sword book."

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