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This monumental volume is based upon authentic historical records, examination of original weapons and military accessories preserved in museums and private collections, and actual field studies of archeological sites and monuments. It deals with achievements of imperial power and dynastic ruler, organisation of army, technique of warfare and traditional weapons. The author sustantiates his viewpoints by illustrating the text with plates never before published and several hundreds of the line drawings of weapons, military costumes, war accessories, panels on temple walls and layout plans of military strongholds. A true giant of a work. Pp 18+500 illustrations, 100 on art paper, maps, drawings, plans, 29 22 cm., ISBN 81-7020-282-5
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