Swords And Daggers

This comprehensive boxed set offers two authoritative encyclopedias on sharp-edged weapons through history and around the world. The first section of each book is a fascinating overview of edged weapons, from the pole arms and ballock daggers of medieval Europe, and the cavalry sabers of the 17th century to the swords of the Russian Empire and classic commando knives of World War II. The second sections offer complete visual directories, featuring each weapon's capabilities and individual specification.With over 1500 illustrations, this is essential reading for everybody interested in the history of military conflicts and sharp weapons.

Oleksandr Shelekhan comprehensively examines Scythian bladed weapons belonging to farmertribes who lived in the East European Forest-Steppe from the 7th century tobetween the 4th and early 3rd centuries BC. The analysis demonstrates adetailed typological and chronological distribution, showing distinctivetendencies of adoption and dissemination of the different weapon types acrossthe period and the region. The author uses this evidence to produce a socialand historical reconstruction of Scythian culture. Swords and daggers found inburials are connected with certain sex and age groups. The correlation ofswords and daggers with other prestigious artefacts and ritual featuresindicate the high social status of a majority of swordsmen. The Scythians werehigh ranking amongst the social structure of farmer tribes, and theForest-Steppe region was included in the military-political structure of GreatScythia during the Early Iron Age.

Included. An indispensable sourcebook for collectors, this classic reference will appeal as well to students of warfare and weaponry enthusiasts. Book jacket.

At the heart of this study of the history of the sword and dagger in Canaan between c.1550 and 1000 BC lies a catalogue of 190 examples, all of which are illustrated. The catalogue supports a detailed discussion of typology. Ten types are identified by their tang and hilt shape as well as their cultural influences from Egypt and the Aegean. A final synthesis considers technological and social aspects of the daggers and swords, usually found as grave goods, such as what they reveal about Canaanite burial customs, metalworking and contact with Egypt.

Blankvåben, sværd, huggerter og dolke.

The Sword and the Dagger is an epic YA historical adventure by debut novelist Robert Cochran, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and co-creator of the hit TV series 24. When empires clash, a Princess, a Knight, and an Assassin embark on the quest of a lifetime During the time of the Crusades, an unlikely trio—a Christian princess, her affianced prince, and a Muslim assassin—embarks on a quest to the court of the most fearsome warrior the world has ever known, Genghis Khan. A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.