02236cam a22003133u 4500 61751 UtSlPG 20260610134425.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18023680 UtSlPG en iso639-1 U Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 The Book of the Sword Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-04 Produced by Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Book of the Sword" by Richard F. Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the significance of the sword throughout human history, exploring its evolution, symbolism, and cultural importance across various civilizations. It delves into the sword not merely as a weapon but as a personified entity that has played a vital role in the shaping of societies, laws, and social orders. At the start of the book, Burton expresses his intent to provide a comprehensive examination of the sword, countering the initial notion of a purely technical treatise. He reflects on the sword's divine and heroic attributes, tracing its lineage from primitive weaponry to its elevated status as a symbol of honor and power in various cultures. Burton discusses the evolution of warfare and the sword's multifunctional significance, highlighting how it has been revered in myth and religion and has influenced the rise and fall of empires. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the sword's impact on humanity, foreshadowing rich historical anecdotes and insights to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swords https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61751 102575 102575