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Engrossing, carefully researched and illustrated survey spanning 5 centuries covers the development of the sword from its earliest forms, beginning with the Age of Chivalry. Lively contemporary accounts provide details on such weapons as the two-hand sword, the rapier and its auxiliaries, dagger and small sword, broadsword, duelling sword, and sabre. 48 black-and-white illustrations.

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Anyone interested in the evolution and use of hand-held fighting weapons will find this collector's item immensely engrossing.

"""Anyone interested in the evolution and use of hand-held fighting weapons will find this collector's item immensely engrossing."""

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