The Illustrated History of Weaponry : From Flint Axes to Automatic Weapons

The Illustrated History of Weaponry : From Flint Axes to Automatic Weapons

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Book Description
A comprehensive photographic overview that draws from the substantial Smithsonian Institute collection, showcases everything from the earliest, most primitive weapons such as flint axes to those used today with deadly accuracy.

About the Author
Chuck Wills is a writer, editor, and consultant specializing in history, especially military history. His work in this area includes books on the Battle of Little Bighorn, Pearl Harbor, and the Tet Offensive, as well as several volumes of an illustrated history of the American Civil War. He also writes on technology, music, and popular culture. His most recent books include Grateful Dead: The Illustrated Trip (2003), which he co-authored, and Destination America (2005), a history of immigration to the United States-a companion volume to the PBS series. He lives in New York City.

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