DESCRIPTION

Used Ancient Chinese Weapon Sword Matchlock Archery Japanese Book from Japan

Condition Good

Condition Used good condition

Language Japanese

Number of Pages 159 pages

Package size Approx. 25.6 x 18.2 x 1.2 cm

Release Date 9/1/2006

ISBN 4056044317

Description

Stunning, comprehensive compilation book of ancient Chinese weaponry going back 3000 years

Description

Includes many types of swords, spears and halberds, personal armor, concealed devices, siege equipment, explosives, land and marine mines, air-bust ordinance, naval vessels, early firearms and cannons, equestrian battle tack and chariots, various kinds of archery pieces, rocketry and air-launched missiles, various sectioned staffs and flailing weapons, bludgeons, war hammers, etc. In many cases, the books includes visual information on how these weapons were wielded - Incredible

Description

Shows fortress siege and defense. Book includes large fold out sections showing time line and weapon development. In addition, demonstration of hand to hand combat techniques, with some ancient reference material - Also, photos of actual specimens recovered from archeological sites

Being an used item, it may have some scratches on the surface.