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.
- ISBN10 0613852362
- ISBN13 9780613852364
- Publish Date 1 June 2002 (first published 1 December 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Turtleback Books
- Edition Turtleback School & Library ed.
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Language English