World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization
Author: Dan Hicks
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2013-03-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1784910759

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford.

Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour

Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour
Author: Robert Hales
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2013
Genre: Armor
ISBN: 9780992631505

The book illustrates over 1,000 items of Islamic and Oriental arms and armour which represent the finest and most interesting examples originating from Islamic and Hindu cultures and beyond, including Russia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and South East Asia. All the items illustrated have passed through the hands of Robert Hales during the last 45 years. Divided into four sections: daggers, swords, firearms, and armour, with the occasional transgression, the publication also includes a useful glossary of terms. The text is concise and descriptive as well as containing information that is being published for the first time.

Chinese Arms and Armour

Chinese Arms and Armour
Author: Natasha Bennett
Publisher: Arms and Armour Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Armor
ISBN: 9780948092893

"The fabled treasures of China span thousands of years of history. From the exotic Silk Road to the mysterious Great Wall, China's allure is as vast as the country itself. Here, Natasha Bennett introduces the fascinating world of Chinese arms and armour in the Royal Armouries' collection. Offering a colourful insight into one of the world's earliest civilisations, she chronicles the development of personal weapons and armour from the late Bronze Age to the early twentieth century. It is ideal for anyone interested in the military and material culture of this absorbing land." --Publisher's website.

London Silver-hilted Swords

London Silver-hilted Swords
Author: Leslie Southwick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Silverwork
ISBN: 9780948092473

Essential guide to the world of these beautiful English swords.