Arms and Armor of Caucasus (English and Russian Edition)
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The book's main focus is on the development of arms and armor in Caucasus between the sixteenth and the early twentieth centuries, but it is considered in a more general context of period Eastern weapons, from those of late Mongol Empires, to Safavid Persia and the Ottomans. Its 328 large format pages are dedicated to providing both the overall classification of Caucasian weapons, as well as being a guide in both dating and attribution of such weapons to a specific culture: Circassian, Georgian, Dagestani, Chechen, Armenian, Azerbaijani, and so on. Well illustrated, with 213 photographs, including many unique, never before published items from both private and museum collections, it attempts to demonstrate all major forms of edged weapons and defensive armaments, from exceptionally rare early helmets to such classical Caucasian forms as kindjal and shashka. Most of the photographs were taken by well known still life photographers and are true works of art on their own. Though the book is in English, translations of figure captions into Russian are provided. Review: Great - This is a great book if you’re interested in this subject. Vast amount of information about the weapons of the Caucasus mountains, Cossack, ottomans, tatars, ect. Review: Excellent reference book - This much awaited book is a must for both the novice collector and the seasoned researcher. Moreover, the excellent quality photos of equally excellent examples that richly illustrate the book make it at the same time a very pleasant and enjoyable eye candy. Moreover, the book features truly exceptional in-depth analysis of the particulatrities of every major area of the Caucasus sheding much light into the contoversial subject of geographical location and identification of the weapons from that area.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 24 Reviews |
R**R
Great
This is a great book if you’re interested in this subject. Vast amount of information about the weapons of the Caucasus mountains, Cossack, ottomans, tatars, ect.
M**C
Excellent reference book
This much awaited book is a must for both the novice collector and the seasoned researcher. Moreover, the excellent quality photos of equally excellent examples that richly illustrate the book make it at the same time a very pleasant and enjoyable eye candy. Moreover, the book features truly exceptional in-depth analysis of the particulatrities of every major area of the Caucasus sheding much light into the contoversial subject of geographical location and identification of the weapons from that area.
S**V
photo album
Thank you very much , guys , grate album , excellent pictures and very interesting content !
B**B
A serious and long awaited book
This is the first serious study of the subject in English, and the author has thrown himself into his research and produced a well written account of Arms with a clear insight that seems to be missing in other publications. The book covers the historical aspect well enough but it is in the weapons themselves that this work excels. The styles, the methods, the decoration and the craftsman are wonderfully explained and the different regional variations are nicely defined. I have a passion for wootz/bulat and the chapter offers a new insight on its production. There are enough glossy images of high quality to keep those interested in pictures alone happy, but for me the text is the real meat on the bone. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
E**H
By far the best book on this not well known subject
By far the best book on this not well known subject. It provides concise description of the historical background, and goes into detailed discussion of Caucasian weapons. Very well written and has great pics of the best examples of Caucasian and Transcaucasian weapons. Detailed description of separate features ( blades, handles, decorations etc) guiding the reader interested in dating and attribution. Six stars out of five! Anyone interested in this topic should get a copy while it lasts. I can see that some sites already offer it for exorbitant prices: those will go only up in the future!
M**R
Arms and Armor of Caucasus a cut above.
This is great book, with some of the most detail information about Arms and Armour of the Caucasus region. I have a copy of the book I use as my go to resource. Very accurate and detailed information. If you are studying this area or doing research you need that as reference book.
G**Y
Good introductory for the one interested in this interesting subject
Grate book, well written. Good introductory for the one interested in this interesting subject.
L**N
Great Job
The best book about Circassian, Georgian & Dagestanian arms & armor.
R**N
With thanks.
A superb book and study guide of eastern european swords
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