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Annals of a Fortress: Twenty-two Centuries of Siege WarfareAnnals of a Fortress: Twenty-two Centuries of Siege Warfare
by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc Benjamin Bucknall
Written by a famous architect and military engineer, this chronicle of 2,000 years in the life of a fictional castle combines a novel's excitement with the authenticity of a historical document. read more
$19.95
Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century SourcesArms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more.
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$12.95
Army Life in a Black RegimentArmy Life in a Black Regiment
by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Union officer's lively, detailed wartime diary captures the raw humor that develops among the men in combat and paints unforgettable pictures of soldiers, routines of camp life, and southern landscapes.
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$7.95
Baron Von Steuben’s Revolutionary War Drill Manual: A Facsimile Reprint of the 1794 EditionBaron Von Steuben’s Revolutionary War Drill Manual: A Facsimile Reprint of the 1794 Edition
by Frederick William Baron von Steuben
Facsimile of extremely rare 1794 edition of von Steuben's basic manual of military training and procedure — the official U.S. military guide until 1812. Formation of a company, marching, firings, inspection, more. 8 black-and-white illustrations.
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$8.95
Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of JapanBushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan
by Inazo Nitobe
This volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals, ethics, and etiquette into modern times and offers illuminating contrasts of bushido traditions with other religions and philosophies.
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$6.95
Castles and Warfare in the Middle AgesCastles and Warfare in the Middle Ages
by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc M. Macdermott
Profusely illustrated, detailed descriptions of dungeons, keeps, battlements, and drawbridges, plus artillery, trenches, battering rams, more. "Will enthrall anyone interested in architecture, military, or medieval history." — History in Review. read more
$14.95
Chronicles of the CrusadesChronicles of the Crusades
by Sir Frank Marzials Geoffrey Villehardouin Jean de Joinville
The two most authoritative accounts of the Holy Wars — Villehardouin's Conquest of Constantinople and Joinville's Chronicle of the Crusade of St. Lewis — offer firsthand testimony of battles and their religious and political context. read more
$12.95
Classic Works on the Art of War (Boxed Set)Classic Works on the Art of War (Boxed Set)
by Carl von Clausewitz Sun Tzu Niccolò Machiavelli
Three landmark works on military organization and strategy include the oldest treatise on the subject, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War; Machiavelli's book of the same name; and von Clausewitz's Principles of War. read more
$17.95
Cold Steel: The Art of Fencing with the SabreCold Steel: The Art of Fencing with the Sabre
by Alfred Hutton Ramon Martinez
This 1889 classic by a pioneer of modern fencing offers both technical and historical views of the art of the sabre. Topics include a variety of different strokes and parries, and associated weapons. 55 illustrations.
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$9.95
European Civil and Military ClothingEuropean Civil and Military Clothing
by Sir Frederic Stibbert
Peerless archive of historical fashions features nearly 1,000 individual figures and accessories: priestesses and warriors of ancient Britain; elaborately coiffed ladies from the court of Versailles; knights in full regalia from many eras and countries.
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$21.95
Guns on the Early Frontiers: From Colonial Times to the Years of the Western Fur TradeGuns on the Early Frontiers: From Colonial Times to the Years of the Western Fur Trade
by Carl P. Russell
Thoroughly documented reference identifies guns used in America during eastern settlement and westward expansion. The highly readable survey describes those who used and sold weapons as well as those who made them. 58 rare illustrations.
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$16.95
History of the SwordHistory of the Sword
by Bruce LaFontaine
Forty-four carefully researched, ready-to-color drawings depict swords and their bearers from prehistory through the 17th century. Detailed captions enhance this rich pictorial history for colorists, students of weaponry, and armchair adventurers.
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$3.95
Indian and Oriental Arms and ArmourIndian and Oriental Arms and Armour
by Lord Egerton of Tatton
Includes factual accounts of events from 200 BC to 1824, with illustrated descriptions of swords, helmets, daggers, shields, sabers, matchlock guns, and much more. New Introduction. 350 halftones and line illustrations.
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$19.95
Knights and Armor Coloring BookKnights and Armor Coloring Book
by A. G. Smith
Historically accurate renderings of Vikings, Italian Condottiere, Spanish foot-soldiers, and luminaries such as Richard the Lion-Hearted document the evolution and development of personal armor and weapons through the centuries. 42 plates.
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$3.95
London to Ladysmith & Ian Hamilton's MarchLondon to Ladysmith & Ian Hamilton's March
by Winston Churchill
The 20th century's greatest statesman writes of his experiences as correspondent during the Boer War, a conflict that saw the combined might of the English Empire struggle against a mobile army of South African guerillas. read more
$16.95
Medieval Arms and Armor: A Pictorial ArchiveMedieval Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive
by J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck
Richly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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$14.95
Medieval Costume, Armour and WeaponsMedieval Costume, Armour and Weapons
by Jan Durdík Eduard Wagner Zoroslava Drobná
Over 400 accurate royalty-free illustrations depict items ranging from simple peasant tunics and robes to battle equipment and armor of warriors and fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy.
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$39.95
Meyrick's Medieval Knights and ArmourMeyrick's Medieval Knights and Armour
by Samuel Rush Meyrick

Highlights from a magnificent three-volume survey of 9th- to 15th-century arms and armor feature 71 full-color and 7 black-and-white engravings in a panorama of paladins and their weapons. read more
$19.95
Napoleon's Military MaximsNapoleon's Military Maxims
by George C. D'Aguilar Napoleon Bonaparte William E. Cairnes
This rich sampling of the knowledge and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders provides a fascinating glimpse of Napoleon's intellectual ability for conducting military operations and the art of conducting statecraft.
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$7.95
Old Sword Play: Techniques of the Great MastersOld Sword Play: Techniques of the Great Masters
by Alfred Hutton
Diagrams and detailed instruction in the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak. For sword-play enthusiasts and anyone interested in self-defense.
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$9.95

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