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Focusing on historic Indian firearms, this groundbreaking work offers an in-depth exploration by an international arms expert. It delves into the evolution, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of these weapons, providing insights into their role in Indian history. The book combines detailed research with rich illustrations, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike, showcasing the unique heritage and technological advancements of India’s firearms.

Traces the history of firearms and edged weapons in Greece and the Balkans during the Ottoman era. This book presents the story of the weapons with the deeds of their owners and the history of the region. It also features the story of Greek national liberation in the 1820s. číst celé

This book has a selection of 186 of the most interesting arms in the Jaipur royal palace and discusses them as weapons in their social and historical context. The book breaks new ground in Indian arms scholarship and is also a very readable account that takes in Rajput, Mughal and British Indian history, anthropology and art history. The objects are stunning. One in a series illustrating the collections of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace, Jaipur, the book will be essential for all museum curators, dealers and collectors working in the field.