| Edition |
Rev. ed. |
| Description |
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
DK eyewitness books |
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DK eyewitness books.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Prehistoric weapons -- Missile weapons -- The first warriors -- Greeks and Romans -- Weapons from barbarian Europe -- European swords -- Crossbows and longbows -- Axes, daggers, and knives -- Mail and plate armor -- A suit of armor -- Helmets -- Tilting armor -- An Indian warrior -- Indian weapons -- A Japanese samurai -- Early firearms -- Flintlock firearms -- Dueling swords -- Dueling pistols -- Attack by highwaymen -- Bizarre handweapons -- Grenadiers and cavalry -- Keeping law and order -- Pistols -- Percussion firearms -- Guns that won the West -- North American Indians -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West. |
| Subject |
Weapons -- Juvenile literature.
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Armor -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
King, Dave (Photographer)
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| ISBN |
9780756673192 (hc) |
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0756673194 (hc) |
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9780756686864 (lib. bdg.) |
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0756686865 (lib. bdg.) |
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9780756696979 (hc) |
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0756696976 (hc) |
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9781405346603 |
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1405346604 |
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