History of the World in 100 Weapons (e-bog) af Chris McNab, McNab
Chris McNab, McNab (forfatter)

History of the World in 100 Weapons e-bog

77,59 DKK (inkl. moms 96,99 DKK)
Our history has been shaped and changed by weapons: the smallest advances in weapons development have helped to build and overthrow empires, changed the course of civilization, driven modern technology, and won wars. For thousands of years, individual pieces of weaponry have come to symbolize struggles and nations, from the Roman gladius to the English longbow, and from the flintlock musket thr...
E-bog 77,59 DKK
Forfattere Chris McNab, McNab (forfatter)
Udgivet 20 april 2014
Længde 384 sider
Genrer HBG
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781472808318
Our history has been shaped and changed by weapons: the smallest advances in weapons development have helped to build and overthrow empires, changed the course of civilization, driven modern technology, and won wars. For thousands of years, individual pieces of weaponry have come to symbolize struggles and nations, from the Roman gladius to the English longbow, and from the flintlock musket through to the AK47. This book reveals the weapons that had the greatest impact on our history, explaining how and why they came to prominence, and uncovers the lasting effect they had on the world.