History Detectives...
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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.
Find out why combat dress developed from coloured uniforms to camouflage gear in high-tech fabrics, and how the ultra-modern stealth bomber evolved from the fragile-looking biplane. This book contains a wealth of illustrations, maps and action photographs, which helps the reader appreciate the reality of war. Build up an illustrated library of the world's history with this series, which give a thematic overview of history and civilization. Young readers can explore topics, with help from the fact boxes, which highlight key dates and events, along with clear maps and diagrams.