by Richard Cohen · Atico de los Libros · tapa dura · ISBN 9788419703910
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By the Sword is an epic history of sword fighting—a science, an art, and for many, a religion that began at the dawn of civilization in ancient Egypt and has been an obsession for mankind ever since. With wit and insight, Richard Cohen provides an engrossing alternative history of the world, tracing the evolution of the sword from gladiators and samurai to modern Olympic fencing and pop culture icons like Darth Vader. It is a virtuoso performance that explores how this weapon has shaped human culture, ideology, and social rituals throughout the ages.
Richard A Cohen is a retired fencer who competed at three Olympic Games for Great Britain. He is also an author and publisher.
