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The new weapons of the world encyclopedia : an international encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to the 21st century  Cover Image Book Book

The new weapons of the world encyclopedia : an international encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to the 21st century / The Diagram Group.

Diagram Group. (Author).

Summary:

This guide covers the entire history of weapons, from the earliest, most primitive instruments up to remarkable advances in modern defense and warfare. Comprehensively illustrated, with diagrams, charts, photographs, and much more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0312368321
  • ISBN: 9780312368326
  • Physical Description: 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, : St Martin's Griffin, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Completely revised and updated!"--P. [1] of cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 358-359) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
Arming the hand -- Hand-thrown missiles -- Hand-held missile-throwers -- Mounted missile-throwers -- Positioned weapons -- Bombs and self-propelled missiles -- Chemical, nuclear and biological weapons -- 21st century conflict -- Reference.
Subject: Weapons > History.
Military weapons > History.
Waffe.

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Homer Public Library 623.409 NEW (Text) 000098371 Nonfiction Available -


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