Arms And Armour (Dk Eyewitness Guide)

Author: Michele Byam

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  • : 19.95 NZD
  • : 9780751364927
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  • : 05 June 2003
  • : 280mm X 218mm X 5mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Michele Byam
  • : Eyewitness
  • : Paperback
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Barcode 9780751364927
9780751364927

Description

Focusing on arms and armour, this reference book is structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module of information.

Table of contents

Prehistoric weapons; missile weapons; the first warriors; Greeks and Romans; weapons from barbarian Europe; European swords; crossbow and longbow; axes, daggers and knives; mail and plate armour; a suit of armour; helmets; tilting armour; an Indian warrior; Indian weapons; a Japanese samurai; early firearms; flintlock firearms; duelling swords; duelling pistols; attack by highwaymen; bizarre handweapons; grenadiers and cavalry; keeping law and order; the percussion revolver; pistols; guns that won the West; North American Indians; did you know?; who's who?; find out more.

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