An authoritavice history and visual directory of sharp-edged weapons and blades from around the world, with over 700 stunning colour photographs. A detailed history of the development of daggers, fighting knives and bayonets, from their origins in the Stone Age through to the latest utilitarian and vreative designs. Includes a comprehensive directory of weapons arranged by time period and geogrphical area, along with specifications of date, origin and length. Written by a leading arms and armoury expert and lavishly illustrated. Perfect for the serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and a superb sourcebook and reference work for military historians, curators, academics and experts on edged weaponry of all periods.
