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Synopsis
Tracing the history of weaponry from the earliest stone axes of prehistoric warfare to the high-tech world of modern-day military operations, an illustrated, comprehensive study combines close-up photographs, informative captions, and detailed descriptions to chronicle the evolution of military armaments.
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""Weapon" depicts the spectrum of weaponry from the stone axes of early warfare to today's modern artillery." - Publishers Weekly
"An illustrated history of weaponry diagrams in detail." - Columbus Dispatch
"From Assyrian spears to the AK-47, weapons -- and the warriors who have brandished them -- forged history by shaping the rise of empires and the course of revolutions with the ax, the bow, the sword, and the gun." - Military Officer
""Weapon" depicts the spectrum of weaponry from the stone axes of early warfare to today's modern artillery." Publishers Weekly
"An illustrated history of weaponry diagrams in detail." Columbus Dispatch
"From Assyrian spears to the AK-47, weapons and the warriors who have brandished them forged history by shaping the rise of empires and the course of revolutions with the ax, the bow, the sword, and the gun." Military Officer"
"Weapon depicts the spectrum of weaponry from the stone axes of early warfare to today's modern artillery." Publishers Weekly
"An illustrated history of weaponry diagrams in detail." Columbus Dispatch
"From Assyrian spears to the AK-47, weapons and the warriors who have brandished them forged history by shaping the rise of empires and the course of revolutions with the ax, the bow, the sword, and the gun." Military Officer
"About the Author
Roger Ford is the author of dozens of books in the field of military history and weapons technology and systems, including the bestselling The World's Great Machine Guns: From 1860 to the Present Day. R.G. Grant is a history writer who has published more than 20 books, many of them dealing with aspects of military conflict. He has written on the American Revolution, World War I, and World War II, and is the author of DK's Battle, Warrior, and Flight: 100 Years of Aviation.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. A spectacular visual guide to the epic 4,000-year history of weaponry, created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor tells this epic story of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage, from the stone axes of the earliest warfare to the heavy artillery of today's armies. Take a journey through the centuries, from the Viking sword to the Baker rifle to the AK-47, as you explore the forms and functions of the greatest arms of all time, the warrior types that changed history, and the weapons that changed the face of warfare. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create a comprehensive profile of each.Now revised and updated to include brand-new content and expanded sections on cannons and modern guns, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor provides a stunning overview of the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, determining the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires. Seller Inventory # CIN075666540XG
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