Dimas New Book

Bob A · 26th December 2024, 10:26 PM

I can't improve on Kurt's review above.

My copy arrived today, and it is every bit as fine a production as the first, filled with gorgeous pictures of museum-quality weapons, beautifully reproduced, and photos and illustrations that breathe life into the history the book encompasses.

It is an invaluable reference work fro the history of Central Asia, a must-have for students of the region and those who collect and admire the arts involved in arms and armor.

G. Mansfield · 7th January 2025, 10:07 PM

I too have recently received the latest Vol. II by Dmitri. As with his previously published books that I own of his works “Edged Weapons of Afghanistan” and “Arms and Armor of the Khanates” Vol. I, this book is at the same high-quality standard as the previous works just mentioned both in historical literature, professional photography and captioned descriptions. I was just able to briefly browse at this time but at 469 pages, it is an in depth read for the researcher or collector connoisseur. I too, with the above forum members recommend this book along with volume I if you have not placed an order yet. It certainly is a valuable reference on the topic and deserves a spotlight as others have already noted.

gp · 1st April 2025, 07:37 PM

for those interested, a most interesting publication by him is:

"AXES AND MACES IN THE CENTRAL ASIAN KHANATES DURING THE 19th AND EARLY 20th CENTURY: WEAPONS AND SYMBOLS OF POWER"

This article examines the varieties of axes and maces that existed in the khanates of Central Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
It provides a typology for these short-range weapons and a description of their use in combat based on historical sources.
In addition, special attention is given to the role that axes and maces
played pertaining to status and their significance in the khanates as symbols of power.
Key words: short-range weapons, axes, maces, Bukhara, Khiva.
Citation: Dmitry Miloserdov (2020) Axes and Maces in the Central Asian Khanates during the 19th and Early
20th Century: Weapons and Symbols of Power, Bulletin of IICAS, 30, 59-68, DOI: 10.34920/1694-5794-2020- 35

26th December 2024, 10:26 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	I can't improve on Kurt's review above. My copy arrived today, and it is every bit as fine a production as the first, filled with gorgeous pictures of museum-quality weapons, beautifully reproduced, and photos and illustrations that breathe life into the history the book encompasses. It is an invaluable reference work fro the history of Central Asia, a must-have for students of the region and those who collect and admire the arts involved in arms and armor. Last edited by Bob A; 27th December 2024 at 09:57 PM. Reason: o

7th January 2025, 10:07 PM	#2
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	I too have recently received the latest Vol. II by Dmitri. As with his previously published books that I own of his works “Edged Weapons of Afghanistan” and “Arms and Armor of the Khanates” Vol. I, this book is at the same high-quality standard as the previous works just mentioned both in historical literature, professional photography and captioned descriptions. I was just able to briefly browse at this time but at 469 pages, it is an in depth read for the researcher or collector connoisseur. I too, with the above forum members recommend this book along with volume I if you have not placed an order yet. It certainly is a valuable reference on the topic and deserves a spotlight as others have already noted.

1st April 2025, 07:37 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	for those interested, a most interesting publication by him is: "AXES AND MACES IN THE CENTRAL ASIAN KHANATES DURING THE 19th AND EARLY 20th CENTURY: WEAPONS AND SYMBOLS OF POWER" This article examines the varieties of axes and maces that existed in the khanates of Central Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides a typology for these short-range weapons and a description of their use in combat based on historical sources. In addition, special attention is given to the role that axes and maces played pertaining to status and their significance in the khanates as symbols of power. Key words: short-range weapons, axes, maces, Bukhara, Khiva. Citation: Dmitry Miloserdov (2020) Axes and Maces in the Central Asian Khanates during the 19th and Early 20th Century: Weapons and Symbols of Power, Bulletin of IICAS, 30, 59-68, DOI: 10.34920/1694-5794-2020- 35