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The book includes significant sections on non-Western arms, such as Samurai armor , Persian helmets, and Indian daggers.
The 19th-century engraving style excels at showing texture—such as the etching on a breastplate or the grip of a hilt—which modern photographs sometimes fail to capture as clearly. Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive from Ninete...
The archive is organized logically, allowing readers to trace the evolution of combat technology from antiquity through the late 19th century. Key highlights include: The book includes significant sections on non-Western arms,