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Rod, that is great. I don't own a copy yet. I'm using the fact that I work in a library to grab some of these to peruse through interlibrary loan. I don't do it often, but two or three a year seems okay.

I should look up Zabinski's research. I'll find what school he was attending and see if I can ...

Steven, that is a great point. One would think "art" would cover all forms of design, yet the art historians truly tend to focus on "high art" or what they consider to be such. I believe most individuals look at weaponry as a sharp "tool" of some form. Kind of like a violent hoe, rake or shovel ...

James, great thoughts. I'm hoping I can find ideas if I read enough. I'm starting to think in terms of why certain weapons exist in some cultures but not in others. I do know I would like to find a method to balance physical and mental in my career. Not just sit around and read/write, but find a ...

Szab, the hoplology suggestion is great. Ran into this website looking up the term on wikipedia. http://www.hoplology.com/

Very interesting line of research. Just the tip of the iceberg I'll bet, so the work goes on.

Daryl

Thanks Jaron. I'll look up this book to get an idea of what is possible. If life is good, I"ll have some luck on this endeavor.

Daryl

Gene,

Thanks for the feedback. I hadn't considered anthropology. That is a good point for me to research.

After a friend sent me the link to this site, I've been considering starting up an ARMA group. I'm located in Richmond, Virginia and there are two ARMA groups within driving distance. I ...

Hello, I'm looking down the road towards my next career move. I am wondering if anyone knows of any advanced degree programs specializing in the history and use of medieval weapons from Europe or Japan. I'm pretty good at finding things on the web, but really can't figure where to start.

Thanks ...