Description
| Product ID: | 9780486492810 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor |
| Title: | The History and Art of Personal Combat |
| Authors: | Author: Arthur Wise |
| Page Count: | 288 |
| Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history, Military history, Weapons and equipment, Military history, Weapons & equipment |
| Description: | A comprehensive illustrated history of classical and historical swordsmanship, this volume details uses of the broadsword, two-hander, and rapier as well as the dagger, bayonet, and halberd. A comprehensive history of classical and historical swordsmanship, this volume details uses of the broadsword, two-hander, and rapier as well as the dagger, bayonet, and halberd. Vintage engravings, line art, photographs, and other illustrations grace nearly every page and the author touches on other types of modern weapons, including rifles and handguns. |
| Imprint Name: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Publisher Name: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-02-28 |