Weapon : a visual history of arms and armour
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Ford, Roger, 1947- consultant.
Grant, R. G., consultant.
Gilbert, Adrian, consultant.
Parker, Philip, 1965- consultant.
Grant, R. G., consultant.
Gilbert, Adrian, consultant.
Parker, Philip, 1965- consultant.
Published
London : Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2016.
ISBN
9780241257807, 0241257808, 1465450963, 9781465450968
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Teen Books | YA 623.44 WEA | On Shelf |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Nonfiction | 623.4 WEA | On Shelf |
Hinsdale Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 623.4 WEA | On Shelf |
St. Charles Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 623.4 WEA | Checked out |
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Published
London : Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2016.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
392 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780241257807, 0241257808, 1465450963, 9781465450968
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
With a spectacular illustrated journey through 4,000 years of weaponry, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour is the most comprehensive visual reference charting the history of arms and armour worldwide. Follow the evolution of weaponry from stone maces to machine-guns, and discover the brutal history of the warriors who wielded them. Drawing extensively on the treasures of the Royal Armouries Museum, this fully updated guide uniquely details the date, weight, size, and country of origin of these arms. Weapon showcases the function and history of key arms from across the world with fascinating photography, taking you on a journey to discover a wealth of weaponry from crossbows to samurai swords. Delve into the brutal side of history and travel through 4,000 years of mighty weaponry.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Holmes, R., Ford, R., Grant, R. G., Gilbert, A., & Parker, P. (2016). Weapon: a visual history of arms and armour . Dorling Kindersley Ltd .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard Holmes et al.. 2016. Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour. Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard Holmes et al.. Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Holmes, Richard, et al. Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour Dorling Kindersley Ltd , 2016.
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