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British Military Swords 1600 to 1660 Vol. 1

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$69.99

British Military Swords, Volume One: 1600 to 1660 — The English Civil Wars and the Birth of the British Standing Army by Stuart C. Mowbray

AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE AND HISTORICAL STUDY. Early British military swords have always interested collectors and historians, but over the years surprisingly little research has been done about these distinctive weapons and the men who supplied them. This remarkable  book approaches this topic from both a scholarly and a practical point of view, carefully documenting the manufacture, distribution and combat service of these blades, while at the same time pointing out the issues that must be understood by anyone considering their purchase today.

The first volume covers the period that was dominated by the English Civil Wars, and most of this book is dedicated to the weapons of those conflicts. Introduction chapters discuss manufacturing techniques, the cutlers who sold these swords and how they were used by soldiers in the field. Later sections treat the various sword styles in great detail with large photos of all their features, including Rapiers, Mortuary Swords, Hangers, Cutlasses and much more. Over a thousand clear, color photographs make this one of the most useful and attractive sword books ever published.

Details

  • Hardcover with dustjacket
  • 11″ x 8.5″
  • 304 pages
  • 1,000+ color photos

1 review for British Military Swords 1600 to 1660 Vol. 1

  1. Matthew Honey

    I bought this book several years ago and refer back to it constantly. Lots of photos, lots of information…and my sense of humour! I am eagerly waiting for Volume II!

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