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Title: Records of the Medieval Sword by Ewart Oakeshott ISBN: 0-85115-566-9 Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Pub. Date: 25 July, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Definitive Sword Reference
Comment: Records of the Medieval Sword is a remarkable volume, representing a body of work in the subject area with no equal.
Although the information is provided in an extremely authoritative manner, it is written in a very personable way, leaving this reader with a desire to know (have known?) the author.
If I were to attempt to be overly critical of this book, I would mention that there are a few minor, but still rather annoying, typographical errors and mis-numbered illustrations that detract somewhat from the otherwise masterly scholorship presented in the volume.
Also, in my opinion, a reference such as this should be provided in a hard cover edition, with full color plates wherever possible.
I will treasure this addition to my library.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fascinating, a great book for beginners or experts of swords
Comment: This book contains a life-time's work and research of the sword. All the way from the early Scandinavian sword to the swords of the Renaissance and gives full in-depth summary and description on each piece. The author, Ewart Oakeshott is the leading expert of medieval swords and has taught me plenty (if not more) from his previous works. I am satisfied with the latest one here. "Records of the Medieval Sword" is well suited for a sword expert as well as for beginners and is for all to enjoy. The only thing I have to complain is that the binding of the book isnt done very well, but then again it could just be mine only. But then again, it should stop you from purchasing one.
Rating: 5
Summary: A must for any serious student of the European Sword!
Comment: This book is full of pictures and data covering the full developement of the Medieval Sword in Europe. It contains the only complete typeology of swords, based on thier blade shape and function. It is written in a very readable form by a man with a genuine enthusiasm for swords, without the usual dry-as-dirt pedantry that is usually associated with books of this type. While by-passing some important data, it is far more comprehensive that any other book of it's type.
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Title: Knight and His Weapons by R. Ewart Oakeshott, Ewart Oakeshott ISBN: 0802312993 Publisher: Dufour Editions Pub. Date: January, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Sword in the Age of Chivalry by Ewart Oakeshott ISBN: 0851157157 Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Pub. Date: February, 1994 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: A Knight and His Armor by R. Ewart Oakeshott, Ewart Oakeshott ISBN: 0802313299 Publisher: Dufour Editions Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: The Archaeology of Weapons : Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry by R. Ewart Oakeshott ISBN: 0486292886 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 18 October, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques by John Clements ISBN: 1581600046 Publisher: Paladin Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1998 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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