Slings and Arrows (Paperback)
Mark Denny
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Add to basketSold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 12 October 2005
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Add to basketPaperback. Using a unique blend of physics and history, this book explores the dynamics of ancient weapons within a historical context. The factors that influenced the development and usefulness of ancient weapons are manifold, from the materials available at the time and the technology needed to assemble them, to conditions in which they were used and their capabilities relative to other available weaponry. This book takes the main categories of ancient weapons bows, boomerangs, spears, slings, and siege engines and presents a detailed analysis of their history and development, answering questions about the physics, materials science, and engineering behind them, as well as their uses in hunting and warfare, and capabilities and drawbacks. This book is suitable for a general audience, with mathematical details included as appendices for readers who want to go deeper into the science. History enthusiasts will find many fascinating details which are not available elsewhere, whereas an archaeologist presented with an ancient sling or ballista will be able to estimate its performance. Physics and engineering teachers will find ideas for enrichment activities on mechanics and aerodynamics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Using a unique blend of physics and history, this book explores the dynamics of ancient weapons within a historical context. The factors that influenced the development and usefulness of ancient weapons are manifold, from the materials available at the time and the technology needed to assemble them, to conditions in which they were used and their capabilities relative to other available weaponry. This book takes the main categories of ancient weapons – bows, boomerangs, spears, slings, and siege engines – and presents a detailed analysis of their history and development, answering questions about the physics, materials science, and engineering behind them, as well as their uses in hunting and warfare, and capabilities and drawbacks. This book is suitable for a general audience, with mathematical details included as appendices for readers who want to go deeper into the science. History enthusiasts will find many fascinating details which are not available elsewhere, whereas an archaeologist presented with an ancient sling or ballista will be able to estimate its performance. Physics and engineering teachers will find ideas for enrichment activities on mechanics and aerodynamics.
Dr Mark Denny pursued research in theoretical physics at Edinburgh University and Oxford University, before embarking on a 20-year career in the aerospace industry as a radar and sonar systems engineer. He authored over fifty technical papers on many subjects in physics and engineering. Mark is now retired and lives on Vancouver Island in western Canada, where he has written fourteen popular science books.
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