Bibliograph

The illustrated encyclopedia of weaponry, from flint axes to automatic weapons, Chuck Wills ; with association with the Berman Museum of World History

Type

Label

The illustrated encyclopedia of weaponry, from flint axes to automatic weapons, Chuck Wills ; with association with the Berman Museum of World History

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The illustrated encyclopedia of weaponry

Nature of contents

encyclopedias

Oclc number

919202269

Responsibility statement

Chuck Wills ; with association with the Berman Museum of World History

Sub title

from flint axes to automatic weapons

Summary

Beginning in the Stone Age, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weaponry travels through the Bronze Age to our present day, showing the tools humans have used to defend themselves all around the globe. There<U+2019>s the Japanese tanto, or dagger, which have become identified with gangs known as yakuza. There<U+2019>s the flaming arrow used when Swiss and Austrian forces clashed in the 14th century. And there<U+2019>s the revolver that Samuel Colt made practical for both military and civilian use in Hartford, Connecticut

Table Of Contents

Prehistoric & ancient weapons 4500 BC - AC 100 -- The origins of warfare AD 100-1500 -- Early modern warfare 1150-1850 -- War, defense, and a changing world 18th and 19th century -- The world at war 20th century and beyond

Target audience

adult

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