History and Legends of Ancient Swords (Illustrated Edition) (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Zhong Shaoyi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Chinese ancient swords have a glorious history, once standing alone in the world and becoming an integral part of Chinese civilization. Based on a large number of archaeological discoveries of ancient swords and combined with records from literature, this book comprehensively organizes the historical development of Chinese ancient swords. It introduces the rich and diverse ways of using swords in ancient times, including sword-related rituals, customs, and trends, and interprets their cultural significance. The book also cites myths and legends related to ancient swords, which helps us understand the mysteries of Chinese ancient swords from a broader perspective.