Defending your castle : build catapults, crossbows, moats, bulletproof shields, and more defensive devices to fend off the invading hordes
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- ISBN: 9781613746820
- ISBN: 1613746822
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Physical Description:
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vii, 168 pages ; 25 cm - Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, [2014]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | A cast of bad actors -- Ghenghis Khan and the Mongols -- Attila and the Huns -- Alexander the Great and the Greeks -- Tamerlane and the Tatars -- Peter the Hermit and his crusaders -- Ragnar Lodbrok and the Vikings -- Conclusion. |
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Subject: | Catapult Design and construction Crossbows Design and construction Fortification Design and construction Siege warfare Fortification Design and construction Siege warfare |
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | 623.441 GUR (Text) | 000155548 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Defending Your Castle : Build Catapults, Crossbows, Moats, Bulletproof Shields, and More Defensive Devices to Fend off the Invading Hordes
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Want to be safe in the coming apocalypse? Gurstelle, author of several books of delightful destruction (Backyard Ballistics; The Art of the Catapult), delves again into historical context to help readers defend their homes. Practicality takes a backseat, however, as this is just an excuse for making more historical weapons and constructs. Thrown in with defensive moats, palisades, and smoke bombs are some offensive devices such as catapults and a battering ram. These projects range widely in level of sophistication. Instructions are balanced with historical background and many would require adult supervision. Some designs lend themselves to science projects and would appeal to high school students as well as general readers. Practicality aside though, this book is a delight. VERDICT Few of these projects would be useful in warding off marauding Huns or postapocalyptic hoards, but readers will learn some military history while having a good time. Recommended just for the fun of it. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.