Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - "The Arms of Greece" by Dr. Robert Elgood

TVV · 15th January 2010, 09:18 PM

Obviously, by far the best book written on the subject. As always, plenty of great information, all well researched and supported.

I like the author's approach, starting with a study of the history of weapons and weapons manufacturing in the region and then following with another chapter on the trade links in the area, before even going into the various production centers.

Here is what I am a little puzzled on though - given the importance of trade and cultural ties within the Balkans and the surrounding areas, why is the emphasis so heavily on the western part of the peninsula? The book really feels more like "The Arms and Armor of Former Yugoslavia" rather than what the title says.

I also agree that a chapter on daggers would have been really helpful to collectors - after all, there are chapters dedicated to pistols, long guns and of course the yataghans. Perhaps the topic of daggers, especially if one includes the local kindjal forms, was too large to tackle in a single chapter, and given the enormous size of the book as it is, it was decided that some limitations need to be imposed.

Here is to hoping for a new, expanded edition in 2 volumes down ther road.

Regards,
Teodor

15th January 2010, 09:18 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Obviously, by far the best book written on the subject. As always, plenty of great information, all well researched and supported. I like the author's approach, starting with a study of the history of weapons and weapons manufacturing in the region and then following with another chapter on the trade links in the area, before even going into the various production centers. Here is what I am a little puzzled on though - given the importance of trade and cultural ties within the Balkans and the surrounding areas, why is the emphasis so heavily on the western part of the peninsula? The book really feels more like "The Arms and Armor of Former Yugoslavia" rather than what the title says. I also agree that a chapter on daggers would have been really helpful to collectors - after all, there are chapters dedicated to pistols, long guns and of course the yataghans. Perhaps the topic of daggers, especially if one includes the local kindjal forms, was too large to tackle in a single chapter, and given the enormous size of the book as it is, it was decided that some limitations need to be imposed. Here is to hoping for a new, expanded edition in 2 volumes down ther road. Regards, Teodor