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For 4,000 years weapons, and the warriors who used them, have acted as the cutting edge of history, using ax, spear, bow, sword, gun, and cannon to determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires. From the stone axes of the earliest warfare to the heavy artillery of today's modern armies, this awe-inspiring book portrays for the first time the entire spectrum of weaponry. A spectacular, unprecedented visual reference to the design, function and history of arms and armor from around the world. Combines specially commissioned photography and sophisticated design with authoritative text and exhaustive coverage. Beautifully photographed and richly detailed catalogues display - often at actual size - all the major types of weapon, from spears to machine-guns. Profiles the warriors who have deployed the weapons to devastating effect, from the Roman legionary to the US Navy Seal. Includes features that showcase individual weapons in stunning detail.
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Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor
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DK Publishing, 2006
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ISBN 13: 9780756654566
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. "From the Assyrian spears to the AK47, weapons - and the warriors who have brandished them - have forged history, shaping the rise of empires and the course of revolutions with axe, bow, sword, and gun. Weapon is the definitive guide to this compelling story, from ancient times to the present day. Weapon explored the technological developments in arms and armor, chronicling their use in warfare, hunting, and crime to provide a complete visual record of humankind's tools of combat." 360 pages including an index. Sections covered are The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, The Early Modern World, The Revolutionary World, and The Modern World. In Very Good plus condition. We pack all our books with care and ship in new boxes. We accept all major credit cards and paypal. Photos emailed upon request. Seller Inventory # 07-20-09-B13-3