
The Book of the Sword
Richard Francis, Sir Burton
- History
- Book language: English
- 506 pages
The Book of the Sword is a historical study of the sword, its origins, forms, manufacture, and cultural role. Published in 1884 by explorer and scholar Sir Richard Francis Burton, it surveys weapons across many civilizations. It is worth listening to for its erudition and rich detail, while reflecting the assumptions of its era.
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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.






