Ancient Weapons
Will Fowler(Author)
Southwater (Publisher)
Published on 31. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-84215-628-5 (ISBN)
Description
"History Detectives" is a series of illustrated volumes for children that adopt a thematic approach to discovering the past. Topics are made accessible to young readers, each illustrated by contemporary artists. "Acient Weapons" is part of the above series which reviews the enormous range of weapons that were used throughout ancient history for hunting, attacking and defence purposes. The text also covers advances in weapons technology from Ancient to Medieval times, beginning with the simplest hunting impliments and ending with the invention of gunpowder. This book focuses on: axes and throwing weapons, bows, slings, crossbows, daggers, swords, sabres, spears, pikes, halberds, armour, and shields. Timelines help clarify the major points throughout this text, along with reference pannels caontaining fact boxes, maps, artifacts and icons giving detailed information on each subject area.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Anness Publishing
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
over 200 artworks, 800 maps, cutaways, engravings and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 168 mm
Weight
203 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84215-628-5 (9781842156285)
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