Scottish Swords and Dirks
| Author | : John Wallace |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 1970 |
| Genre | : Daggers |
| ISBN | : |
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Scottish Swords and Dirks
| Author | : John Wallace |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781905074082 |
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The Scottish Sword 1600-1945
| Author | : Harvey J.S. Withers |
| Publisher | : Paladin Press |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2009-08-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781581607130 |
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The Scottish sword has played an important role in the military history of Scotland, and this new book presents an accessible and highly visual chronicle of that role from the 17th through the 20th centuries. With more than 1,200 gorgeous, full-color photographs and authentic period illustrations,The Scottish Sword pays tribute to the swords most associated with the Highland soldier, including Two-handed swords English basket hilts Jacobite basket hilts Regulation basket hilts Nonregulation swords A chapter on sword makers and retailers who supplied the swords and a comprehensive bibliography detailing the most informative books on the subject round out this handsome compilation.
Ancient Scottish Weapons
| Author | : James Drummond |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2016-08-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9783742857187 |
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Scottish Arms and Armour
| Author | : Fergus Cannan |
| Publisher | : Shire Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-09-22 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780747806981 |
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The Scottish warrior has throughout history been armed with some of the most famous and instantly recognisable weapons and armour ever produced. From the majestic Highland two-handed sword and the diminutive sgian dhu that tucks into the sock of every Scotsman in formal dress to the distinctive leather shield or targe, these objects are redolent of great men and hard-fought battles – men such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie and battles such as Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden. An important aspect of national heritage and folklore, Scottish weapons and armor are icons of valor and pride for millions worldwide. With a foreword by the 23rd Chief of the Clan Macnab, this pioneering study by Fergus Cannan examines the Scottish people at war and the armor and weaponry they have used on the battlefield from the Stone Age to the present day.
The Scottish Dirk : Reality and Romance
| Author | : Forman, James D |
| Publisher | : Alexandria Bay, N.Y. ; Bloomfield, Ont. : Museum Restoration Service |
| Total Pages | : 56 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Daggers |
| ISBN | : 9780919316263 |
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Highland Knife Fighting
| Author | : Christopher Scott Thompson |
| Publisher | : Paladin Press |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2007-01-01 |
| Genre | : Knife fighting |
| ISBN | : 9781581605662 |
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In this entertaining and informative look at the Highland dirk, author Christopher Thompson examines a number of Scottish historical and oral sources to document the role of the knife in Gaelic society. Although worn by all classes of society, the dirk was the primary weapon of the common clansmen, and since it was worn indoors as well as outdoors, it was the favored weapon for acts of revenge and self-defense. Highland Knife Fighting traces the historical roots of the dirk, which is believed to be descended from the medieval ballock dagger, and provides step-by-step instructions and photos in how the Highlanders used the knife. Lessons include holding, carrying and using the dirk with a sword and targe; choosing the proper guards; responding to sudden attacks from in and out of distance; using the dirk for the seven principal "bone-breakings"; and executing the throw from Highland wrestling. Also included are exercises and drills, including the advanced quickdraw drill, and combative techniques of the Scottish dirk dance positions.
Myth of the Jacobite Clans
| Author | : Pittock Murray Pittock |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2019-08-07 |
| Genre | : Clans |
| ISBN | : 1474471684 |
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The Myth of the Jacobite Clans was first published in 1995: a revolutionary book, it argued that British history had long sought to caricature Jacobitism rather than to understand it, and that the Jacobite Risings drew on extensive Lowland support and had a national quality within Scotland. The Times Higher Education Supplement hailed its author's 'formidable talents' and the book and its ideas fuelled discussions in The Economist and Scotland on Sunday, on Radio Scotland and elsewhere. The argument of the book has been widely accepted, although it is still ignored by media and heritage representations which seek to depoliticise the Rising of 1745.Now entirely rewritten with extensive new primary research, this new expanded second edition addresses the questions of the first in more detail, examining the systematic misrepresentation of Jacobitism, the impressive size of the Jacobite armies, their training and organization and the Jacobite goal of dissolving the Union, and bringing to life the ordinary Scots who formed the core of Jacobite support in the ill-fated Rising of 1745. Now, more than ever, The Myth of the Jacobite Clans sounds the call for an end to the dismissive sneers and pointless romanticisation which have dogged the history of the subject in Scotland for 200 years.
The Sword in Britain
| Author | : Harvey Withers |
| Publisher | : Harvey Withers Military Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2013-07-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780954591069 |
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THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE PRINTERS This is Volume One of an exciting four part series to be produced by Harvey J S Withers on the history of the sword in Britain from 1600-1945. This extensive work contains over 900 full colour photographs and illustrations of the types of swords (both English and Continental) carried within Britain during the 17th Century. These include: INFANTRY SWORDS CAVALRY SWORDS RAPIERS AND SMALLSWORDS HUNTING SWORDS NAVAL SWORDS Each page is lavishly illustrated with detailed close-up shots of the sword hilt, blade and decoration. It is an ideal reference for both the collector and student of British military history.
World Swords 1400-1945
| Author | : Harvey Withers |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2006-06-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780954591014 |
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THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED A full colour reference book and price guide for collectors of antique swords!! The book contains over 2000 full colour photographs, the majority of which have never been seen in print before. Each listing includes full colour photographs, a concise description and the current market value in both $US and Sterling. Over 2000 full colour photographs There are also comprehensive sections detailing the historical background for particular sword types and essential tips for collecting. Categories include: Infantry Swords Cavalry Swords Naval Swords Hunting Swords Smallswords Japanese Swords Care and Preservation of Antique Swords Sword Bibliography READ THE REVIEWS! "This beautifully produced volume...wide-ranging and eclectic work cataloguing a large selection of swords dating from medieval times to the demise of the sword as a combat weapon...gives the generalist the knowledge and confidence to identify and know the value of any commonly encountered sword..." Classic Arms and Militaria Magazine "Almost 300 pages of colourful photographs and informative text...is an entry level guide which also serves as a source of reference to the more experienced collector..." The Armourer Magazine "I am delighted to write the Foreword...because it gives a broad introduction to the types of swords that one might might find in the marketplace..." Professor Richard Holmes PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON VIA CREATESPACE AND NOT THE PUBLISHER.
