The Sword in the Age of Chivalry

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Summary: A must for the sword lover!
Review: I came across this book in the UK library while doing a research project on the medieval sword. This book became the basis for the report. It is full of sword information.

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Summary: The Standard Reference Work on Medieval Swords
Review: R.E. Oakeshott is an internationally-known authority on medieval swords; this book is his masterwork. Conversational in tone, it is an easy read, yet still manages to convey an immense amount of information. Oakeshott's typology of medieval swords - which appears in this book - has gained international acceptance. After explaining his typology, the author proceeds to discuss each sword-type. The illustrations include depictions of each sword-type in contemporary art as well as plates of surviving museum pieces. Mr. Oakeshott's enthusiasm for his subject brims over each page, making his book a pleasure to read.