The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)

Burton, Sir Richard F.

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The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)

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Spanning the centuries and a wide range of cultures, Burton's rich and elegant prose illuminates the sword as both armament and potent symbol. For nearly all peoples of the world, the sword embodied the spirit of chivalry, symbolized justice and martyrdom and represented courage and freedom. In battle, it served universally as a deadly offensive weapon.