British Basket-hilted Swords
Title | British Basket-hilted Swords PDF eBook |
Author | Cyril Mazansky |
Publisher | Boydell Press |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9781843830535 |
Descriptive catalogue with typology of a British sword-type with a 500-year history.
British Military Swords 1786-1912
Title | British Military Swords 1786-1912 PDF eBook |
Author | Harvey J. S. Withers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Swords |
ISBN | 9780954591007 |
The Sword in Britain
Title | The Sword in Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Harvey Withers |
Publisher | Harvey Withers Military Publishing |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2013-07-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780954591069 |
THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE PRINTERS This is Volume One of an exciting four part series to be produced by Harvey J S Withers on the history of the sword in Britain from 1600-1945. This extensive work contains over 900 full colour photographs and illustrations of the types of swords (both English and Continental) carried within Britain during the 17th Century. These include: INFANTRY SWORDS CAVALRY SWORDS RAPIERS AND SMALLSWORDS HUNTING SWORDS NAVAL SWORDS Each page is lavishly illustrated with detailed close-up shots of the sword hilt, blade and decoration. It is an ideal reference for both the collector and student of British military history.
Of Arms and Men
Title | Of Arms and Men PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 2012-07-01 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1588394832 |
The Scottish Sword 1600-1945
Title | The Scottish Sword 1600-1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Harvey J.S. Withers |
Publisher | Paladin Press |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2009-08-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781581607130 |
The Scottish sword has played an important role in the military history of Scotland, and this new book presents an accessible and highly visual chronicle of that role from the 17th through the 20th centuries. With more than 1,200 gorgeous, full-color photographs and authentic period illustrations,The Scottish Sword pays tribute to the swords most associated with the Highland soldier, including Two-handed swords English basket hilts Jacobite basket hilts Regulation basket hilts Nonregulation swords A chapter on sword makers and retailers who supplied the swords and a comprehensive bibliography detailing the most informative books on the subject round out this handsome compilation.
Highland Broadsword
Title | Highland Broadsword PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Wagner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2003-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781891448218 |
The basket-hilted Scottish broadsword or Claymore has long been a symbol for Scottish independence and the fierce regard in which Scots warriors are still held. While the rest of Europe emphasized the use of smaller, lighter swords or curved cavalry models, the Scottish weapon retained its medieval flavor. Veteren swordsmen and accomplished authors Paul Wagner and Mark Rector present five key treatises that offer a wealth of advice for fighting with both the basket-hilted broadsword and the single stick -- an ash or rattan stick mounted in a wicker or leather basket-hilt, used both for training and as a weapon in its own right. Included are complete transcriptions of: Anti-Pugilism by Sinclair, illustrated with copper plate engravings; MacGregor's Lectures on the Art of Defence; The Art of Defence on Foot with Broadsword and Saber by Taylor; Fencing Familiarized by Mathewson; and Henry Angelo's On the Use of the Broadsword, rendered in full color.These texts contain useful exercises for historical swordsmen of any background. In addition, Paul Wagner provides a full introduction
A Survey of British Basket-hilted Cavalry Swords 1690-1760
Title | A Survey of British Basket-hilted Cavalry Swords 1690-1760 PDF eBook |
Author | Ron McAllister |
Publisher | |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 19?? |
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