{"product_id":"medieval-longsword","title":"Medieval Longsword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe European longsword, a double-edged straight blade over 40in long, evolved from war swords and great swords in the 14th century and became a battlefield weapon in the Hundred Years War. Neil Grant explores its origins, manufacture, and use, featuring period sources, technical analysis, and artwork. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 June 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The European longsword, a formidable weapon of the late medieval era, boasts a double-edged straight blade exceeding 40 inches in length and capable of being wielded with either hand. Also known as the \"bastard sword\" and the \"hand-and-a-half sword,\" it evolved from the war swords and great swords of the 14th century and emerged as a battlefield weapon during the early stages of the Hundred Years War. It went on to become a pivotal weapon on the battlefields of late medieval Europe, shaping a new system of sword fighting. In his book, \"The European Longsword: Origins, Manufacture, and Evolving Use,\" Neil Grant delves into the origins, manufacture, and evolving use of this iconic late-medieval edged weapon. Supported by period sources, modern technical analysis, and his own experiences with the longsword, Grant presents a captivating story of one of late-medieval Europe's most distinctive and deadly close-combat weapons. The book is richly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color artwork and a wealth of period illustrations and close-up photographs, providing a visual feast for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 185 x 247 x 7 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472806000                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Grant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094124097786,"sku":"9781472806000","price":12.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/12dc368df09e3e5d19d37101132d90d3.jpg?v=1624493545","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/medieval-longsword","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}