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Originally posted by Stu W View PostI'll also take this opportunity to repeat something I've said before and that is the reference books by Fuller and Gregory are now dated and much has been learned about gunto since they were printed. It's best their opinions be viewed in the context of what is now known rather than taken as fact as they once were.
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Stu
Every year astronomers find new moons orbiting the various planets but we don't rubbish the likes of Ptolemy, Aristotle, Copernicus, and Galileo.
If this or another debate centres on any particular reference from F&G which you now feel is incorrect or dated, that's the time to offer up later conflicting evidence rather than be so dismissive of a lifetime of (someone else's) work. Most of what they wrote remains relevant.
The late Ron Gregory was an absolute gentleman who gave freely of his time and knowledge. He was of the pre-computer age who wrote letters in response to questions and would welcome people,with a genuine interest, into his home to enjoy his vast collection.
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Originally posted by Beater View PostWhilst I would concede that there have been new discoveries since the books of Fuller & Gregory were originally printed, I think the pioneering work they did contributed more to the position we are now, in regarding military swords, than any other works before or since.
Every year astronomers find new moons orbiting the various planets but we don't rubbish the likes of Ptolemy, Aristotle, Copernicus, and Galileo.
If this or another debate centres on any particular reference from F&G which you now feel is incorrect or dated, that's the time to offer up later conflicting evidence rather than be so dismissive of a lifetime of (someone else's) work. Most of what they wrote remains relevant.
The late Ron Gregory was an absolute gentleman who gave freely of his time and knowledge. He was of the pre-computer age who wrote letters in response to questions and would welcome people,with a genuine interest, into his home to enjoy his vast collection.
I'm not suggesting that either author is not a gentleman nor have I suggested that their work is rubbish. I have not been dismissive of a lifetime of someone else's work and agree that much of their work remains relevant. Frankly, I'm surprised you'd take such offence at my comments.
Regards,
Stu
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