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The Scottish sword has played an important role in the military history of Scotland, and this new book presents an accessible and highly visual chronicle of that role from the 17th through the 20th centuries. With more than 1,200 gorgeous, full-color photographs and authentic period illustrations, The Scottish Sword pays tribute to the swords most associated with the Highland soldier, includingTwo-handed swordsEnglish basket hiltsJacobite basket hiltsRegulation basket hiltsNonregulation swordsA chapter on sword makers and retailers who supplied the swords and a comprehensive bibliography detailing the most informative books on the subject round out this handsome compilation.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Warfare & defence Weapons & equipment

• Full title: Scottish Sword 1600-1945
• Subtitle: An Illustrated History
• Author: Harvey J.S Withers
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252
• EAN: 9781581607130
• ID: 04823259
• Publisher: Paladin Press,U.S.
• Weight: 862 g
• Dimensions: 280 × 216 × 13 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. February 2010

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