Isbn: 9781333676551 - 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 gunpowder (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: 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.…