Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor
by DK Publishing
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Author: DK PublishingContributor: Roger Ford
Contributor: R. G. Grant
Contributor: A. Gilbert
Contributor: Philip Parker
Contributor: R. Holmes
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-02
ISBN: 0756622107
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: DK ADULT
Summary of Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor
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.Conventional Books
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