| Description |
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
100 facts you should know.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Weapons of war -- The first arms -- Ancient civilizations -- Hoplites and phalanxes -- Roman legions -- The fall of Rome -- Gladiators -- The barbarians -- The heavenly kingdom -- The dark ages -- Early knights -- Archers and peasants -- Later knights -- Desert warfare -- Indian arms -- Island wars -- African arms -- The Americas -- The Code of Bushido -- The end of an era -- Modern arms and armour. |
| Summary |
Weapons and armor have been used to hunt and wage war since the first humans walked the planet. The earliest spears date back 400,000 years! As civilizations and technologies advanced, so did weapons and armor. Through this unique lens, readers delve into some exciting periods of history in many different cultures. Egyptian shields, Greek helmets, Roman gladiatorial garb, and more are examined in this wide-ranging book. In addition, Chinese armor, African clubs, Middle Eastern weaponry, and Samurai swords are discussed as well as modern arms. The high-interest text and colorful images are a perfect complement to any social studies and history collection. |
| Subject |
Military weapons -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Military art and science -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781482421934 (library binding) |
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1482421933 (library binding) |
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9781482421941 (pbk.) |
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1482421941 (pbk.) |
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