{"product_id":"the-complete-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-daggers-by-tobias-capwell-harvey-js-withers-rare-books","title":"The Complete World Encyclopedia Of Knives ,Swords,Spears \u0026 Daggers by Tobias Capwell | Harvey Js Withers [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears \u0026amp; Daggers\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive visual and historical guide to edged weapons, spanning from their origins in the Stone Age to the 21st century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAuthored by Tobias Capwell and Harvey J.S. Withers, the book features over 1,500 color photographs and illustrations, providing detailed insights into the evolution, design, and cultural significance of these weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe encyclopedia is organized into two main sections: the first focuses on daggers and knives, while the second delves into swords and spears.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach entry includes specifications such as date, origin, and length, along with expert descriptions of their historical context and usage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis work serves as an indispensable resource for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of military history and edged weaponry.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHarvey J.S. Withers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British author and military antiques dealer born on October 26, 1965, in Birmingham, England.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe specializes in antique swords and edged weapons, having authored several reference books on the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWithers has been a successful dealer in antique military swords for many years and has a deep passion for historical weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDr. Tobias Capwell\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American historian and curator specializing in European arms and armor of the medieval and Renaissance periods.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in Petaluma, California, Capwell holds a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe served as the Curator of Arms and Armor at the Wallace Collection in London from 2006 to 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCapwell is also a skilled jouster and has contributed extensively to the study and interpretation of historical weaponry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255588085946,"sku":"34HCBT9MP-Used","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/kkkk_24330048-2412-4cd5-b6dd-6234cfdc8e3c.jpg?v=1761066127","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-complete-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-daggers-by-tobias-capwell-harvey-js-withers-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}