Ancient Weapons (History Detectives)

by WillFowler (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $11.96

  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.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.92

  This title reviews the enormous range of weapons that were used throughout ancient history for hunting, attacking and defence purposes. It also covers advances in weapons technology from Ancient to Medieval times, beginning with the simplest hunting implements 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, shields and more.