The Pictorial History of the Sword: A Detailed Account of the Development of Swords, Sabres, Spears and Lances, Illustrated with Over 230 Photographs, Paperback/Harvey J. S. Withers

Tracing the fascinating history of swords, spears and lances through to the 21st century, this book includes information on Japanese, Chinese, African and Indian swords as well as covering in detail the development of the weapon in Western Europe.