Weapon
Weapon

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9781740336321

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The ultimate record of arms and armour through the ages - in a new compact edition. An epic 4,000-year illustrated story of weaponry. From stone axes to heavy machine-guns, swords to sniper rifles, discover the innovative design, range, lethal function and brutal history of arms and armour, and meet the warriors who wielded them. Includes all the important arms through the ages, covering edged weapons, clubs, projectiles and firearms. From ancient Egyptian axes, through traditional bows and spears of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, to the machine-guns and missiles of modern infantry. Key weapons from every era are presented in sharp detail and the mechanisms that operate them are displayed and explained. Top fighting forces, from the Greek hoplite to the Navy Seal are profiled, revealing the weapons they have wielded and the tactics and fighting methods they've used.

Weapon
Weapon

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Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1465450963

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Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.

Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight
Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight

Author: David Edge

Publisher: Crescent

Published: 1993-07

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 9780517103197

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More than two hundred illustrations trace the development of medieval arms from their crude beginnings to the beautiful ceremonial armor of the Renaissance

A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor
A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor

Author: George Cameron Stone

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-03-13

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 0486131297

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DIVIndispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures. /div

Firearms: An Illustrated History
Firearms: An Illustrated History

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0744034698

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This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.

Medieval Weapons
Medieval Weapons

Author: Kelly DeVries

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Published: 2007-04-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1851095268

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Chronicles the evolution of weapons and armor from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Reformation, covering the early medieval, Carolingian, Crusade, and late medieval periods. Includes illustrations.

Arms and Armour
Arms and Armour

Author: E. Jaiwant Paul

Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9788174363404

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Tracing the development of the weapons of the Indian warrior, from the earliest to modern times, this text also provides illustrations of a wide variety of the arms and armour discussed.

Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, 1050-1350
Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, 1050-1350

Author: David Nicolle

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13:

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This lavishly illustrated volume details the armies of western and central European states and their client kingdoms in the Middle East in over three centuries of military development and almost continuous warfare -- a decisive period when Christendom, Islam, and the Mongol world came into violent and sustained conflict, this definitive study pinpoints the evolving military sciences, technologies, and practices in an era of revolutionary change.