Medieval Islamic Swords And Swordmaking
Kindi's Treatise On Swords And Their Kinds
Bruce Gilmour, Robert Hoyland (Kovakantinen)
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Discusses the difference between iron and steel, distinguishes different qualities of sword blade, and different centers of sword smithing. This book refers to the Indian Ocean trade in steel ingots and to the distinctive character of European swords of the period.







