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The History and Art of Personal Combat by Arthur Wise (Paperback, 2014)

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More men have gone to their deaths in personal combat with the sword than with all other weapons put together, according to the author of this comprehensive history of classical and historical swordsmanship. Arthur Wise examines the sword's many uses and varieties, including the broadsword, two-hander, and rapier as well as the dagger, bayonet, and halberd. Historic engravings, line art, photographs, and other illustrations complement nearly every page of this fascinating study.Starting with the earliest extant accounts, this survey traces the development and theory of personal combat through the elaborate formality of the sword fight to the modern methods of commando raids and gang warfare, including the use of rifles and handguns. Despite the discussions of science and technique, this volume offers no coverage of sport fencing, focusing only on fights to the death. Readers interested in swordsmanship and weapons combat will find it a valuable source of information from dozens of historic manuals and period sources.

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Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN-13
9780486492810
eBay Product ID (ePID)
183342487

Product Key Features

Author
Arthur Wise
Publication Name
The History and Art of Personal Combat
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
279mm
Item Width
210mm

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Arthur Wise
Series Title
Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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