Bibliograph

Arms & armor, written by Mich`ele Byam ; [special photography, Dave King]

Type

Label

Arms & armor, written by Mich`ele Byam ; [special photography, Dave King]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Arms & armor

Oclc number

746169589

Responsibility statement

written by Mich`ele Byam ; [special photography, Dave King]

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

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

Table Of Contents

Prehistoric weapons -- Missile weapons -- 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 -- Indian weapons -- 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

Target audience

juvenile

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