Frederick Edgar Wilkinson Knihy

Traces the history of armor and edged weapons in Europe from ancient times through World War II. Also includes sections on North America, Africa, and Asia.

Previous owners stamps inside. 256 page reference with many illustrations.

Featuring a facsimile reprint of a rare antiquarian work, this edition aims to preserve the cultural significance of the original text. While it may include imperfections like marks and flawed pages due to its age, the commitment to making literature accessible in high-quality formats remains a priority. This reprint serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical texts and the preservation of literary heritage.

Focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage, this book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series, which revives classical literature that has been largely unavailable for decades. By reintroducing these timeless works, the series aims to save significant pieces of world literature from obscurity. Readers contribute to this mission, ensuring that these literary treasures remain accessible in printed format for future generations.

Films and television programmes have made the public much more familiar with the handgun as it features in many dramas and thrillers, but unfortunately this exposure has led to many misconceptions about the uses and capabilities of such weapons. This book offers a more measured and realistic assessment of its virtues and faults.

This edition of Badges of the British Army presents a wholly new, completely revised guide for the collector. All the photographs are new, and the coverage extended to encompass the badges that had appeared since the book was first published.