The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers

An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons,
from their origins in the Stone Age through to the
21st century, with 1500 color photographs
This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives,
daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their
Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons
from around the world are examined, such as the
decorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives
of Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of
sharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities
and specifications of each one