Swords and Sword Makers of England and Scotland
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Book Description
Here is the largest book ever published on English and Scottish swords and sword makers from the 14th century to the present. Includes much never-before-published information on the swords and the men who made, decorated and sold them, plus more than 450 spectacular photos of English and Scottish swords of every type and era.
About the Author
Richard H. Bezdek has been collecting English and Scottish swords for more than 25 years. He has become a leading authority on the history of edged weapons in the United States as well as a highly sought after sword appraiser. John Clements has practiced cut-and-thrust swordsmanship for almost 20 years and trains regularly in long-sword, sword and shield, sword and buckler, sword and dagger, Medieval spear, and rapier and dagger methods. He lectures on historical weaponry and is an ardent promoter of contact-weapon sparring with historical replica swords.
Swords and Sword Makers of England and Scotland,Richard H. Bezdek,John Clements,Paladin Press, Boulder, CO,1581603991,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,England,Firearms & Weapons,History,Martial Arts & Self-Defense,Military Science,Scotland,Swords,Swordsmiths,Technology & Industrial Arts,Technology / Military Science
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