A History of the World in 100 Weapons
By Chris McNab
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Arranged by age, McNab details 100 weapons of history in a highly-illustrated format. Among these 100 weapons:
• Roman gladius that helped establish the Roman Empire
• Japanese Katana, or Samurai sword
• English longbow, used to defeat the French at the battle of Agincourt
• Maxim gun
• Flying Fortress of World War II - the epitome of US military superiority
• bomb on Hiroshima that made a weapon the ultimate deterrent
• AK-47 rifle.
A History of the World in 100 Weapons presents each weapon in full detail, exploring the how and why of the weapon's development, the times from which it emerged, how it was used in battle and by whom, and to what extent and impact. details of how and why each weapon was invented, the times they emerged from, how they were used in battle.
Drawing on stories of famous battles, wars and leaders associated with each weapon, McNab presents a vivid history of the weapons themselves and their context in the development of world history.
Chris McNab
CHRIS McNAB is a writer and editor who specialises in military history and technology. He is an author of many internationally bestselling books on weapons and warfare, including titles in the Battle Story series on Verdun and Cambrai, as well as The World War I Story (all The History Press) i, as well as The Great Book of Guns; How to Survive Anything, Anywhere; The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War; Modern Military Uniforms; The SAS Mental Endurance Handbook; and Special Forces Survival Guide.
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