Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Collection of Firearms, Armour and Weapons
Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Collection of Firearms, Armour and Weapons
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Weapon
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781740336321
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
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
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756642191
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor is 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 armor, and meet the warriors who wielded them. Weapon includes all the important arms from the ages, covering edged weapons, clubs, projectiles and firearms from ancient Egyptian axes, through bows and spears of traditional societies in Africa, Oceania and the Americas, to the machine-guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. 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, and the weapons they have wielded and the tactics and fighting methods they've used are revealed.
The Collection of Firearms, Armour and Weapons
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Arms and Armor in Colonial America, 1526-1783
Author: Harold Leslie PetersonPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486412443
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Finest single-volume survey of Colonial weaponry covers firearms, ammunition, edged weapons, and armor. Over 300 illus.
Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms, Armour and Weapons Formed by Consul General Jean Jahnsson
Author: Weapon
Author: Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465450963
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The Knight and the Blast Furnace
Author: Alan R. WilliamsPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004124985
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
The suit of armour distinguishes the European Middle Ages & Renaissance. This book tells its story from the 14th to the 17th century, and the making of its steel. The metallurgy of 600 armours has been analysed, and their probable effectiveness in battle assessed.
Weapons and Armor
Author: Harold H. HartPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486242420
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Pictorial arsenal of war-making instruments offers over 1,400 royalty-free illustrations of battle-axes, bows & arrows, cannons, catapults, clubs, daggers, handguns, tanks, suits of armor, helmets, and much more.