Armor - Weapon: A Visual History Of Arms And

Includes specialized sections on weaponry from Africa, Oceania, the Americas, and Asia, such as Indian staff weapons and Japanese armor. Key Features Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor - Amazon UK

is a comprehensive, encyclopedic guide that chronicles 4,000 years of weaponry and the warriors who used them . Published by DK (Dorling Kindersley) in association with the Smithsonian Institution , the book uses high-quality photography and detailed catalogs to trace the evolution of combat technology from prehistoric stone axes to modern-day sniper rifles. Core Content & Scope Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor

It covers four millennia of development, organized chronologically from early civilizations to the "Modern World". Core Content & Scope It covers four millennia

Featured items include edged weapons (swords, daggers), projectile weapons (bows, crossbows), and firearms (flintlocks, machine guns). projectile weapons (bows