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Greek Fire, Poison Arrows And Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World - Hardcover

Mayor, Adrienne

 
9781422353820: Greek Fire, Poison Arrows And Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World
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ISBN 10: 1422353826 ISBN 13: 9781422353820
Publisher: Diane Pub Co, 2007

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Traces the origins of biological and chemical warfare, discussing the use of poison arrows, germ infected traps, and dangerous animals and insects in ancient and medieval times while considering the moral ramifications.

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Review

'an intruiging new book with often startling and unsettling results' -- Daily Telegraph

'fascinating...this book is really a collection of extraordinary anecdotes about a neglected aspect of ancient warfare' -- The Mail on Sunday

fascinating... tracing the use of biological and chemical weapons and warfare from 1770BC to 1300AD..a jam-packed gem' -- West End Extra

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  • PublisherDiane Pub Co
  • Publication date2007
  • ISBN 10 1422353826
  • ISBN 13 9781422353820
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages319

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