The Encyclopedia Of The Sword

Author : Nick Evangelista
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313369735

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The Encyclopedia of the Sword by Nick Evangelista Pdf

From the gruff, sword-toting swashbucklers of the Middle Ages to modern adventure epics like The Princess Bride, the aura surrounding the sword is one that is both romantic and pragmatic. Thoughts of this weapon bring to mind images of the Knights of the Round Table, Zorro, the Three Musketeers—the things daydreams are made of. Historically, the fate of the empires revolved around the sword; nations rose and fell based on the power of their swordsmen. For centuries it was the weapon of choice in settling personal disputes. Today, the art of sword fighting has been incarnated as the dynamic, chess-like sport of fencing. It has also played an important part in the history of theatre and film, and it has been part of literature for as long as there have been books. In its varied guises, the sword has for centuries figured in the world's varied cultures, myths, and politics. Yet, there has never been a comprehensive volume on the subject of the sword until the publication of this encyclopedia. For the first time, in a single volume one can locate information on the history of sword types and styles around the world; techniques of combat sword use; techniques and styles of modern sport fencing; names and descriptions of various fencing implements and weapon types; swashbuckler films and the fencing masters who influenced the genre; significant individuals who have taught sword use; the sword at the Olympics; the literature in which the rapier, foil, or broadsword has figured; and much, much more. Essential reading for fencing and military history enthusiasts.

Author : Markus Sesko
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781312563155

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords by Markus Sesko Pdf

This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.

Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : OXFORD:590187383

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The Book of the Sword by Sir Richard Francis Burton Pdf

Author : Harvey J.S. Withers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Sabers
ISBN : 0980491479

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabres by Harvey J.S. Withers Pdf

An authoritative history and visual directory of edged weapons from around the world, shown in over 600 stunning colour photographs. Featuring many fascinating weapons, including Napeoleonic swords, cavalry sabres, American pole-arms, the rapier and the naval cutlass.

Author : Richard Cohen
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307430748

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By the Sword by Richard Cohen Pdf

“Like swordplay itself, By the Sword is elegant, accurate, romantic, and full of brio—the definitive study, hugely readable, of man’s most deadly art.”—Simon Winchester With a new Preface by the author Napoleon fenced. So did Shakespeare, Karl Marx, Grace Kelly, and President Truman, who as a schoolboy would practice fencing with Bess—his future wife— when the two of them returned home from school. Lincoln was a canny dueler. Ignatius Loyola challenged a man to a duel for denying Christ’s divinity (and won). Less successful, but no less enthusiastic, was Mussolini, who would tell his wife he was “off to get spaghetti,” their code to avoid alarming the children. By the Sword is an epic history of sword fighting—a science, an art, and, for many, a religion that began at the dawn of civilization in ancient Egypt and has been an obsession for mankind ever since. With wit and insight, Richard Cohen gives us an engrossing history of the world via the sword. Praise for By the Sword “Touché! While scrupulous and informed about its subject, Richard Cohen’s book is about more than swordplay. It reads at times like an alternative social history of the West.”—Sebastian Faulks “In writing By the Sword, [Cohen] has shown that he is as skilled with the pen as he is with the sword.”—The New York Times “Irresistible . . . extraordinary . . . vivid and hugely enjoyable.”—The Economist “A virtual encyclopedia on the subject of sword fighting.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Literate, learned, and, beg pardon, razor-sharp . . . a pleasure for practitioners, and a rewarding entertainment for the armchair swashbuckler.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Author : Thomas Laible
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Swords
ISBN : 0764348779

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The Sword by Thomas Laible Pdf

The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Learn sword nomenclature and classification, discover sword physics secrets, and compare the history of swordsmanship in Europe to that of Japan. Practical information on different sword types, including those used by Vikings and Samurai, broadens the reader's understanding of the technical diversity of and relationships between swords from different eras and cultures. Readers can also learn how to tell authentic swords apart from fantasy swords, or "sword-like objects" (SLO), which are commonly used in movies like the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Also, follow the manufacturing process, from welding to pommel construction, and read about historical replicas. Join the authors and countless other featured sword masters and experts on a fact-based and fun-filled adventure from the Middle Ages to modern Europe.

Author : Ben Boos
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763631482

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Swords by Ben Boos Pdf

Describes the details of design and history of swords.

Author : Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462909964

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Art of the Japanese Sword by Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp Pdf

In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metal smithing, the shape of the blade itself—all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade. With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steel making Making the sword Finishing the sword

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Atheneum Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015064708632

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Arthur and the Sword by Anonim Pdf

In this retelling which features stained glass illustrations, young Arthur proves himself to be the rightful heir to the throne by being the only one able to pull the sword from the steel anvil.

Author : John C. McLoughlin
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : 0385173121

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The Helix and the Sword by John C. McLoughlin Pdf

Six thousand years in the future, Dyson Tessier and Pantalog, his computer lodged in the body of a cheetah, undertake a journey back to Earth, the poisoned planet which all had fled following the protein wars.

Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781497694224

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The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson Pdf

This acclaimed fantasy classic of men, elves, and gods is at once breathtakingly exciting and heartbreakingly tragic. Published the same year as The Fellowship of the Ring, Poul Anderson’s novel The Broken Sword draws on similar Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon sources. In his greed for land and power, Orm the Strong slays the family of a Saxon witch—and for his sins, the Northman must pay with his newborn son. Stolen by elves and replaced by a changeling, Skafloc is raised to manhood unaware of his true heritage and treasured for his ability to handle the iron that the elven dare not touch. Meanwhile, the being who supplanted him as Orm’s son grows up angry and embittered by the humanity he has been denied. A pawn in a witch’s vengeance, the creature Valgard will never know love, and consumed by rage, he will commit a murderous act of unspeakable vileness. It is their destiny to finally meet on the field of battle—the man-elf and his dark twin, the monster—when the long-simmering war between elves and trolls finally erupts with a devastating fury. And only the mighty sword Tyrfing, broken by Thor and presented to Skafloc in infancy, can turn the tide in a terrible clashing of faerie folk that will ultimately determine the fate of the old gods. Along with such notables as Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner Poul Anderson is considered one of the masters of speculative fiction. This edition contains the author’s original text.

Author : Harvey J. S. Withers
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Swords
ISBN : 1844768392

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The Pictorial History of the Sword by Harvey J. S. Withers Pdf

Tracing the fascinating history of swords, spears and lances through to the 21st century, this book includes information on Japanese, Chinese, African and Indian swords as well as covering in detail the development of the weapon in Western Europe.

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0312039506

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Weapons by Diagram Group Pdf

This definitive guide covers the entire history of weapons, from the earliest, most primitive instruments up to remarkable advances in modern defense and warfare, including:Riot-control devicesElectrified nightsticksInfantry weaponsMultiple-launch rocketsFiber-optic misslesWire-guided torpedoes"Stealth" technology

Author : Tobias Capwell,Sydney Anglo
Publisher : Paul Holberton Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : 0900785438

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The Noble Art of the Sword by Tobias Capwell,Sydney Anglo Pdf

Accompanying a major international exhibition at the Wallace Collection (May - September 2012), this book celebrates the artistic and cultural importance of the sword, as a symbol of power and prestige, as a flamboyant fashion statement and as an icon of the Age of Discovery. It will feature weapons and related works of art from the Wallace Collection as well as other great collections of arms and armor; never-before-seen illustrated works on fencing drawn from the library of the 8th Lord Howard de Walden; and portraits, prints, and drawings that will help place the Renaissance civilian sword in its social and artistic context. It will also explore the ancient origins of the modern sport of fencing, one of only nine original Olympic events practiced since the first Olympiad of the modern era of 1896, revealing a place in history where art and sport converged.

Author : Chris D.,Chris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 0615798802

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Gun and Sword by Chris D.,Chris Pdf

"Complete with the original 2002 foreword by Kinji Fukasaku"--Cover.