Iron and Steel Swords of China

Authored by Alex J. Huangfu

Published by Ming Tie Chu Ban She, July, 2007, 250pp
Text in Chinese, 2000 illustrious photographs and  pictures of color, paperback
Dimensions:  9.50x6.80x0.75 inches
Weight: 31 oz
 
The iron and steel swords have occupied a long and important position in the history of China. They were the predominant form of weaponry for many dynasties.
When their usage was reduced in the battles because of the advancement of firearms, the sword carrying soldiers and guards become necessary parts of every 
official functions and royal ceremonies.  In addition, swords are treasured by the nobles and riches to illustrate their social rankings.
 
The purpose of this book is to present a systematic introduction of this complex and illustrious topics. Descriptions and evaluations are given in the book
 to every important sword, the shift of functions of swords through the history and the reflection of the shift with time in its form and style, design and 
decoration, production and materials used of swords.
 
The author, Mr. Alex J. Huangfu, is a graduate of the prestigious Beijing University, and has a rich background in Chinese culture and civilization.  
His love of swords starts right after graduation from college and in his late twenties, and has devoted his time and energy to study the sword for than 
twenty years.  Mr. Huangfu is now recognized as one of the prominent sword expert and collector in China.  He has written a number of articles for 
professional magazines and been interviewed by many national and local television stations including  CCTV (Beijing) and Phoenix TV (Hong Kong). 
 
Table of Contents: 

Preface

Chapter I - The Emergence and Rise of Iron Swords: Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties -- Warring States

Chapter II - The Dominance of Iron Swords in Replacement of Bronze Swords: Qin and Han Dynasties

Chapter III - The Development of Iron Swords: Three Kindoms, The Two Jins, The Northern and Southern  Dynasties

Chapter IV - The Summit of Iron Swords: Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter V - The Maturity of Iron Swords - Song and Yuan Dynasties

Chapter VI - The Decline of Iron Swords - Ming Dynasty

Chapter VII - The Final Glory and Fall of Iron Swords - Qing Dynasty

Chapter VIII - The End of the Iron Period - The Republican Period

 

Iron and Steel Swords of China

English

CCTV 曹操佩剑之谜

CCTV 三国神兵争霸

       

CCTV10 May31,2008 奇门兵器 上

CCTV10 June1, 2008 奇门兵器 下

CCTV10 Nov 20 2007 百科探秘 上 CCTV10 Nov21 2007 百科探秘 下
       

MTV 刀剑如梦

Presentation at University of ZheJiang

GDTV 今日鉴赏 中日军刀对决

GDTV 今日鉴赏 中国刀剑

       

黑龙江TV 刀剑乾坤之青龙偃月刀之谜

刀剑乾坤之刀之精神

BJTV 五星夜话 动做电影中的刀剑文化

百科探秘]三国神兵争霸
       

Contact Info:

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lecture 2008

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