Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor

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A spectacular visual guide to the epic 4,000-year history of weaponry, created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor tells this epic story of all of the spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage, from the stone axes of the earliest warfare to the heavy artillery of these days’s armies. Take a journey during the centuries, from the Viking sword to the Baker rifle to the AK-47, as you explore the forms and functions of the greatest arms of all time, the warrior types that changed history, and the weapons that changed the face of warfare. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the time frame, weight, size, and country of origin to create a comprehensive profile of each and every.

Now revised and up to date to include brand-new content and expanded sections on cannons and brand new guns, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor provides a stunning overview of the tools which have been on the cutting edge of history, determining the upward thrust of kingdoms and the fall of empires.

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