The Book of the Sword by Sir Richard Francis Burton
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"The Book of the Sword" by Richard F. Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the significance of the sword throughout human history, exploring its evolution, symbolism, and cultural importance across various civilizations. It delves into the sword not merely as a weapon but as a personified entity that has played a vital role in the shaping of societies, laws, and social orders. At the
start of the book, Burton expresses his intent to provide a comprehensive examination of the sword, countering the initial notion of a purely technical treatise. He reflects on the sword's divine and heroic attributes, tracing its lineage from primitive weaponry to its elevated status as a symbol of honor and power in various cultures. Burton discusses the evolution of warfare and the sword's multifunctional significance, highlighting how it has been revered in myth and religion and has influenced the rise and fall of empires. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the sword's impact on humanity, foreshadowing rich historical anecdotes and insights to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18023680 |
| Title | The Book of the Sword |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Swords |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61751-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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