The Gun and Its Development - Softcover

Greener, W. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853675482 ISBN 13: 9781853675485

Publisher: Greenhill Books, 2003

Synopsis

Classic, encyclopedic history of weaponry from ancient times to the 20th Century Written by leading expert in the history of guns Illustrated throughout with photographs and engravings First published in Great Britain in 1881, The Gun and its Development traces the history of weaponry from the obscure, ancient origins of the sling-shot, through the introduction of fire-arms into Europe in the thirteenth century and the development of military and sporting rifles throughout the centuries, to the advent of modern, factory-produced artillery in the early 20th century. Detailed chapters cover an expansive range of weaponry - sporting and military, including the discovery and use of gunpowder; early to modern handguns; hammerless guns; ejector guns; internal bollistics; public gun trials; methods of gun-making; and the development of rifling. Drawing on diverse sources and illustrated throughout with photographs and intricate engravings The Gun and its Development is a fascinating and valuable reference work for anyone interested in the subject of guns and gun-making, and anyone interested in military or industrial history.

About this title

Synopsis:

First published in 1881, The Gun and its Development traces the history of weapons from their obscure, ancient origins to the introduction of firearms into Europe in the thirteenth century and the development of rifles throughout the centuries, to the advent of modern, factory-produced artillery in the early 20th century. - Classic, encyclopaedic history of weaponry from ancient times to the 20th Century - Illustrated throughout with photographs and engravings

About the Author:

William Greener (1834-1921) was a world renowned authority on the history of guns.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1853675482
• ISBN 13: 9781853675485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 830