Historical Sword Books

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Inspired by Kevin's sword thread I am interested in acquiring some high quality (well regarded) books on the history of swords. I would like a span of primarily written work to books with excellent graphics.
I enjoy research and collecting books. My intention is to continue making Bowie knives and leather work but I might take a stab at a sword in the future.

Recommendations would be appreciated-

So far I only have:
Records of the Medieval Sword
Geschichte der Dänen

I am looking at books Kevin mentioned:
Die Germanische Tierornamentik Der Valkerwanderungszeit: Studien Zu Salin's Stil I (Vorgeschichtliche Forschungen) (need to see if it is available for less than $630)
Illerup Adal Volumes 11 & 12 (reasonable price but it is tempting to get the whole set)
 
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I have The Book of the Sword by Richard F. Burton. I think it's a good book on history and has a few pictures but it I don't know how well regarded it is.
 
Blackfeather said:
I have The Book of the Sword by Richard F. Burton. I think it's a good book on history and has a few pictures but it I don't know how well regarded it is.
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Thanks-

That one looks good and generally has good reviews. I'll find a copy.
More please?
 
All of sir Ewart Oaekshott books.
Swords and Hilt Weapons, (ISBN 0-297-79644-5) has a lot of good pictures.
The "Wallace Collection" catalogues.
The "Poldi Pezzoli Museum" catalogues.
 
Alarion said:
All of sir Ewart Oaekshott books.
Swords and Hilt Weapons, (ISBN 0-297-79644-5) has a lot of good pictures.
The "Wallace Collection" catalogues.
The "Poldi Pezzoli Museum" catalogues.
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So, now I have ordered:

-The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations

-The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England: Its Archaeology and Literature

-The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry

-British Iron Age Swords And Scabbards

-A Knight and His Weapons

-European Weapons and Armour: From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution

-Swords of the Viking Age

Is it possible for you to guide me with links to The "Wallace Collection" catalogues and the "Poldi Pezzoli Museum" catalogues?
Thanks
Dean
 
Alarion said:
All of sir Ewart Oaekshott books.
Swords and Hilt Weapons, (ISBN 0-297-79644-5) has a lot of good pictures.
The "Wallace Collection" catalogues.
The "Poldi Pezzoli Museum" catalogues.
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I've pretty much hit my limit already but I'm curious about the "Poldi Pezzoli Museum" catalogues.
Do you have a link or an ISBN number?

I bought the Wallace collection catalog.
Thanks-
Dean
 
Yes yes...I have that one already and I really like it.
I think I'm pretty set for now with all these books coming in. I enjoy having books like these easily in reach and since they are almost all used, the cost is not too painful.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Dean
 
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