Showcasing more than 300 swords, knives, and daggers from over
3,000 years of history with stunning color photography,
"Knives and Swords" is the perfect book for anyone with
an interest in the history of edged weapons. From the finely
crafted swords of the Japanese samurai to the brutal but functional
bayonet of the World War I infantryman, "Knives and
Swords" places the weapons in their historical context as well
as providing in-depth analysis of the most historically significant
bladed weapons.