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Ceremonial Swords of Britain
Edward Barrett
其他書名
State and Civic Swords
出版
History Press Limited
, 2017
主題
Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & Weapons
Antiques & Collectibles / Subjects & Themes / Military
History / Europe / Great Britain / General
History / Europe / Ireland
History / Military / General
History / Military / Weapons
History / Social History
Reference / General
Social Science / Archaeology
Social Science / Customs & Traditions
Technology & Engineering / Military Science
ISBN
0750962445
9780750962445
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=jEGuoQEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. 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 trappings 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.