{"product_id":"the-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-harvey-j-s-withers-9780754831952","title":"The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears \u0026 Daggers: Through History in Over 1500 Photographs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edaggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efrom around the world are examined, such as the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edecorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand illustrations, and written by leading experts in the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efield, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efrom their origins in the Stone Age through to the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21st century, with 1500 color photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Describes ancient and modern weapons, such as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe first flint daggers, the spears of ancient Greece, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamurai swords, knightly swords, fencing blades, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand the bayonets of World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Includes a comprehensive visual directory of over\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e750 blades arranged by period, with expert descriptions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand details of origin, date and length\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvey J. S. Withers, Tobias Capwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0754831957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780754831952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lorenz Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.50h x 8.90w x 1.50d","brand":"Harvey J. S. Withers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44058717061375,"sku":"9780754831952","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7e31c9ca-780d-49fd-9ecc-c78e671d263b.jpg?v=1685054125","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-harvey-j-s-withers-9780754831952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}