Author: Rawson, Philip S.
Title: The Indian Sword
Description: Copenhagen, Danish Arms & Armour Society, 1967. orig. wrappers, dustwrapper.. 25x17cm, 183 pages. Textual photo illustrations.. Minor wear. VG. ¶ Contents: The Northern Half of India: The Kushan Period; The Gupta Period; The Pala Period; The Medieval Period in Western India; The Medieval Period in Orissa; The Islamic Peirod; The Last Five Centuries of Hindu India; The Southern Half of India: Antiquity; The Early Mediaeval Period; The Late Mediaeval Period; The Modern Period in the South East; The Post-Mediaeval Period in the Western Deccan; The Late 18th Century Mysore; Nepal: The Ram Dao; Assam; Appendices: The Kopis Blade; Techniques & Styles in the Decorative Arts; Hilt Forms & their Local variants.

Keywords: Indian Arms & Armour, India, Indic Swords, South Asia, Military History, Edged Weapons, , ,