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WEAPONS OF THE EAST XV - XX CC BY M. ANISIMOVA
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WEAPONS OF THE EAST XV - XX CC BY M. ANISIMOVA
The book acquaints readers with interesting and characteristic ethnic specimens of edged weapons, firearms and protective weapons from North Africa, Arabia, Turkey, the Balkans, Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Indonesia, China, Tibet and Japan. The selected objects come from the Military Museum of Artillery, Engineer Troops and Communications Troops in St. Petersburg. The book also explores the military history and military traditions of these countries. The publication is richly illustrated with photographs of weapons most of which are published for the first time. The book is designed both for specialists and collectors and for a wide range of readers interested in this topic. Hard cover, 528 pp., full color plates, 2013, out of print.
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.5 x 20 cm.)
Condition: New