The Weapons Of A Warrior

Author : Gareth Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472818369
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons of the Viking Warrior written by Gareth Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikings' success including bows and arrows. Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.

Author : Sid Campbell
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 9781583941607
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Warrior Arts and Weapons of Ancient Hawai'i written by Sid Campbell and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive resource on the weapons and martial philosophy and techniques employed by the ancient Hawai'ian warrior, a little-known part of our American heritage"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Vic Diehl
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764341168
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons of Warriors written by Vic Diehl and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weapons of Warriors is a photographic study containing many of the most renowned, prestigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Every sword is professionally studio photographed in the highest resolution and corrected color. Each weapon is presented in multiple angles, many in life size across two pages to provide the reader with the most detailed appreciation of the skill, craftsmanship, and artistry involved in the hand crafting of these famous Shamshirs, Kilics, Nimchas, Yatagans, and Saifs. The Askeri Military Museum of Istanbul, Turkey, has set a new standard in international art and cultural exchange by opening its entire collection to the authors. The museum staff provided every assistance to be certain that their most magnificent and important weapons were photographed for this study. The museum director of edged weapons even took the time to pen an essay (included herein) on the Turkish Yatagan. Working with the authors is an international team of writers from Germany, India, and Egypt who provided additional information on the science behind these historically significant blades, traditional koftgari decoration, as well as the translation of ancient passages that adorn the edged weapons in this study. This beautiful book is produced for everyone who loves the lore and lure of edged weapons, whether they are beginning students, historians, collectors, or connoisseurs of these most artistic and deadly weapons of warriors.

Author : Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 0785834257
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons and Fighting Techiniques of the Medieval Warrior written by Martin J. Dougherty and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This awesomely illustrated and factual account sheds light on medieval warfare, as well as their weapons, armor, siege engines, and much more.

Author : Don Cunningham
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462907490
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Samurai Weapons written by Don Cunningham and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, is lesser known. For instance, some weapons, like the tesson, or iron fan, were used in secret where samurai swords were not allowed. Others were improvised, with warriors using whatever fighting tool was at hand. In Samurai Weapons, readers will follow the story of Zenigata Heiji, among others, who developed an uncanny ability to use heavy coins as dangerous weapons by throwing them like bullets. Author Don Cunningham, who held ranks in judo, jujutsu, and kendo, including a second dan license from the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, gives us a historical look at these ancient arms in a way that's useful for novices and samurai experts alike. Chapters cover such rich details as: Japanese martial arts culture Hidden weapons Sensu, truncheons, and polearms Learn how and why samurai weapons included not only the sword of popular lore, but also a variety of others. Cunningham describes the society of Japan, how the samurai class arose, and the place in society that samurai held through the centuries, focusing in particular on the various weaponry they used, how they used it, and why. Samurai Weapons highlights how these weapons and fighting styles have influenced various schools of Japanese martial arts.

Author : Clive Sinclaire
Publisher : Lyons Press
ISBN 13 : 9781592287208
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Samurai written by Clive Sinclaire and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at ancient Japanese weaponry, complete with 150 dazzling full-color photographs.

Author : Thomas Conlan
Publisher : Amber Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Samurai Warrior written by Thomas Conlan and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2008-05-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian history.

Author : JoAnne Ramsay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781938796463
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Weapons of a Warrior written by JoAnne Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to win your battles? You are there to invade, not retreat. Are you prepared to stand with God at all costs? He equips you with strength, wisdom, and discernment through His Spirit to stay strong. Are you tired of losing? Let God arm you with His Word, training you to wield His sword, the Word of God.

Author : Fernando Quesada-Sanz
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1473884748
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Iberia written by Fernando Quesada-Sanz and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes and analyses all their military equipment – weapons, armour, horse tack, fortifications, etc., as well as their tactics and warrior society. In ancient times, the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) was home to warriors of great renown. Iberian and Celtiberian warriors, both infantry and cavalry, served as the backbone of the Carthaginian armies that terrorized Italy under Hannibal, and proved even more fierce when defending their homeland against later Roman occupation. The Lusitanian resistance under Viriathus was among the toughest the Romans encountered anywhere. Professor Quesada Sanz details the arms, armour and equipment of the various warriors of the region in fantastic detail, drawing on his intimate knowledge of the latest archaeological and historical research. His clear and informative text is supported throughout by a wealth of photographs, diagrams and exquisite colour artwork by Carlos Fernandez del Castillo. This beautiful book is a rare combination of detailed, comprehensive information and sumptuous visual appeal that will be cherished by anyone with an interest in the warriors and weapons of the ancient world. The Spanish edition won the Hislibris Award for the 'Best Historical Book' for 2010 and is here faithfully translated into English.

Author : Sean Delaney
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1606965492
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Weapon of a Warrior written by Sean Delaney and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longing to be a light in her dark school, Trisha is pulled between her desire for some normalcy and the higher calling on her life. Captain Jumal and Marek, angels of the Most High, have been assigned to watch Trisha and the events taking place at her school. Unsure of the plans in store for them, Jumal and Marek know that evil has put the town of Newport to sleep, and they eagerly answer their Maker's call to action. Bud Jennings, the self-appointed leader of the low-lifes in school, has it out for Matt. His hatred toward Matt, heightened by the persuasion of the evil presence in Newport, threatens to thwart Matt and Trisha's comfortable lives, bring harm to anyone that gets in his way, and keep the town of Newport sound asleep. Does Matt give into the easy way out and fight back, or does He listen to the still small voice of God quietly knocking on his heart? Will this sleepy town ever wake up to the call of the Almighty? Will Jumal and Marek discover and arm themselves with the true Weapon of a Warrior?