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Ceremonial Swords of Britain. State and Civic Swords

Categorie	Wapens
Boeknummer	#234093
Titel	Ceremonial Swords of Britain. State and Civic Swords
Auteur	Barrett, Edward
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Stroud, The History Press Ltd
Jaar van uitgave	2015
ISBN10	0750962445
ISBN13	9780750962445
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	The British Isles have long been steeped in a rich heritage of ceremony and tradition, and there are few artefacts that evoke this culture so strongly as the ceremonial sword. Undertaking a monumental task to create a celebration of artistry, craft and tradition, author Edward Barrett travelled to over sixty locations, from Edinburgh to Exeter, Camarthen to Canterbury, on a 3,500-mile-long odyssey to inspect, document and measure the eighty-seven state and civic swords of Great Britain. This was followed by a further 1,000-mile journey around Ireland researching similar swords. The individual story behind each of these magnificent works of art is told in full, and the volume also explores the history of the sword, the scabbard and their manufacture, as well as of other ceremonial trappin... (Lees verder)gs of each location. With unique access to the Royal Collections and stunning full-colour images throughout, Edward Barrett more than brings this fascinating work to life.
Pagina's	384
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 30,00

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