A History of Firearms From Earliest Times to 1914 |
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| Author:
| Carman, W. Y. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-486-43390-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2004 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Thorough survey traces the history of firearms from the times of the Assyrians to the dawn of the 20th century. Essential guide covers ancient use of firearms in wartime and the development and variations of cannon, mines, handguns, muskets, and rifles as well as experiments with arms, ammunition, grenades, and rockets. 34 black-and-white illustrations.
Thorough survey traces the history of firearms from the times of the Assyrians to the dawn of the 20th century. Essential guide covers ancient use of firearms in wartime and the development and variations of cannon, mines, handguns, muskets, and rifles as well as experiments with arms, ammunition, grenades, and rockets. 34 black-and-white illustrations.