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Legacies in Steel - Personalized and Historical German Military Edged Weapons
US $129.99
ApproximatelyAU $189.42
Condition:
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Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- “see photos”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Illustrated
- Original Language
- English
- Subjects
- History & Military
- Modified Item
- No
- ISBN
- 9781612007779
- EAN
- 9781612007779
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Legacies in Steel : Personalized and Historical German Military Edged Weapons 1800-1990
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Publisher
- Case Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
- Genre
- History
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Topic
- Europe / Germany, Military / Weapons, Modern / 20th Century, Modern / 19th Century
- Item Width
- 12.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 624 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Case Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
ISBN-10
1612007775
ISBN-13
9781612007779
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038542780
Product Key Features
Book Title
Legacies in Steel : Personalized and Historical German Military Edged Weapons 1800-1990
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Europe / Germany, Military / Weapons, Modern / 20th Century, Modern / 19th Century
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
12.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-277579
Reviews
In a word, the images are stunning. They are leagues beyond anything collectors need for identification purposes, and like the book's qualities overall rise to the level of fine art.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
623.441094309034
Synopsis
A sumptuous collection of nearly 100 German military edged weapons, predominantly swords and daggers, are displayed in close-up detail, together with information on what is known about their owners., Legacies in Steel is focused on historical edged weapons of the German military from 1800 to 1990. Nearly 100 examples have been carefully selected from some of the most important private collections in the world as well as German museums, the largest compendium of personalized edged weapons published to date. Through the photographic lens, details of these elegant and beautiful objects are featured.Many of these edged weapons belonged to nobility, aristocrats, high-ranking military personnel as well as soldiers and seamen. Where possible, the careers and courageous exploits of the former owners are highlighted. An appreciation of this historical context transforms what is a beautiful and sublimely crafted artifact in its own right, into a portal to the past by putting a face to an otherwise inanimate object.Swords and daggers, although having long outlived their utility as effective fighting weapons, maintained their popularity in Western Europe as uniform regalia and this reached its zenith in the 19th through mid -20th centuries. They were carried with great pride as a symbol of authority, organizational and social distinction, achievement and most importantly, honor. These weapons were produced with great skill and at high cost during the heyday of German edged weapon production. They required extensive handwork by many specialized and highly skilled artisans, often using precious metals and ivory, elaborate hand engraving and chiseling. Blades were fabricated of the highest quality Solingen steel. Folded steel Damascus blades were also painstakingly and selectively produced. Many examples are unique and border on singular works of art.The authors are dedicated to preserving not only these beautiful historical artifacts but equally important, the legacy and honor of each of the original owners. This beautifully presented book with stunning close-up photography of the weapons will be a lasting record of these extraordinary objects., A sumptuous collection of nearly 100 German military edged weapons, predominantly swords and daggers, are displayed in close-up detail, together with information on what is known about their owners. Legacies in Steel is focused on historical edged weapons of the German military from 1800 to 1990. Nearly 100 examples have been carefully selected from some of the most important private collections in the world as well as German museums, the largest compendium of personalized edged weapons published to date. Through the photographic lens, details of these elegant and beautiful objects are featured.Many of these edged weapons belonged to nobility, aristocrats, high-ranking military personnel as well as soldiers and seamen. Where possible, the careers and courageous exploits of the former owners are highlighted. An appreciation of this historical context transforms what is a beautiful and sublimely crafted artifact in its own right, into a portal to the past by putting a face to an otherwise inanimate object.Swords and daggers, although having long outlived their utility as effective fighting weapons, maintained their popularity in Western Europe as uniform regalia and this reached its zenith in the 19th through mid -20th centuries. They were carried with great pride as a symbol of authority, organizational and social distinction, achievement and most importantly, honor. These weapons were produced with great skill and at high cost during the heyday of German edged weapon production. They required extensive handwork by many specialized and highly skilled artisans, often using precious metals and ivory, elaborate hand engraving and chiseling. Blades were fabricated of the highest quality Solingen steel. Folded steel Damascus blades were also painstakingly and selectively produced. Many examples are unique and border on singular works of art.The authors are dedicated to preserving not only these beautiful historical artifacts but equally important, the legacy and honor of each of the original owners. This beautifully presented book with stunning close-up photography of the weapons will be a lasting record of these extraordinary objects.
LC Classification Number
U856
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