| THE MEDIEVAL GAELIC WARRIOR (NEW!) |
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A study of the warriors of the Gaelic-speaking world - Highland Scots and native Irish. By Fergus Cannan and Ethan Hayes Kalemjian.
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| THE BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 1776 TO 1815 |
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An exploration of the most common types of swords carried by the British infantry officers between the American Revolution and the introduction of the 1822 pattern.
Article by David Critchley.
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| CAVALRY COMBAT AND THE SWORD |
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Sword Design, Provision and Use in the British Cavalry of the Napoleonic Era.
By Martin Read.
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| KATSU KAISHU: The Man Who Saved Early Modern Japan |
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Katsu Kaishu is a historical figure who unified the Japanese nation in the dangerous aftermath of the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. By Romulus Hillsborough.
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| THE WEAPONS & FIGHTING METHODS OF THE HIGHLAND SCOTS |
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A study of the historical swordsmanship and warfare practices of the Scottish Highlanders. By Dale Seago.
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| THE SCHIAVONA: A 17th Century Italian Masterpiece |
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The Schiavona came from the 16th century sword of the Venetian Doge guard which largely consisted of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni). By Jean Binck.
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| CONSERVING ANTIQUE SWORDS |
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This article focuses on the methods used to conserve antique and military swords, a must for the collector of period arms. By Mark McMorrow.
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| SAKAMOTO RYOMA: The Indispensable Nobody |
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A simple samurai and virtual nobody of the 19th century becomes one
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greatest pillars of Japanese history to help architect the vision for modern Japan. Article by Romulus Hillsborough.
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| THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RAPIER |
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The rapier appeared in the early renaissance and was a civilian weapon. Contrary to popular belief, by modern
standards it was a heavy and cumbersome sword, capable of attacks only and ill-suited to defense. Article by Chris Evans.
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