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The Art of Attack (Classic Reprint): Being a Study in the Development of Weapons and Appliances of Offence, From the Earliest Times to the Age of ... to the Age of Gunpowder (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore how ancient arms evolved from stone and bone to gunpowder power, in a scholarly survey that maps types, origins, and uses.
This book offers a broad, sequence-driven look at the development of offensive weapons. It discusses classification schemes, the move from primitive materials to metal, and how different cultures influenced weapon design. The author notes the limits of current knowledge and invites further study, making this edition a useful reference for students and curious readers alike.
- A clear framework that groups weapons by form and function
- Detailed coverage of clubs, blades, missiles, and war engines
- Explanations of how weapons spread across cultures and eras
- Illustrations drawn from the author’s own work and other sources
Ideal for readers with an interest in military history, archaeology, and the evolution of technology, this edition suits students, researchers, and general readers seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the development of weapons from their earliest forms to the advent of gunpowder. The author posits that weapons developed from tools humanity already wielded in their daily lives for tasks such as hunting and digging. He begins with unarmed combat and traces the evolution of weapons through the Stone Age and the Bronze Age, up to the medieval period. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of how weapons evolved from simple tools into specialized instruments of war, with a focus on types, materials, and design. The author draws on archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and cross-cultural comparisons to illustrate the progression of weaponry. This book offers a comprehensive overview of how weapons have shaped combat throughout history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in military history, archaeology, or the evolution of human technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333676551_0
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