THE WORLDWIDE HISTORY OF WARFARE "THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE, FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO THE AMERICA"

NEWARK , TIM

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ISBN:978-0-500-28799-6
EAN:9780500287996
Editorial: THAMES & HUDSON
Fecha de la edición:2008
Número de la edición: 1
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Encuadernación:RUSTICA
Nº Pág.:320
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The Worldwide History of Warfare is a stunning visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War. Beautiful nineteenth-century engravings, artworks and diagrams are combined with an engaging and informative modern text.A chronological and cultural review of tactics and technology is supplemented by thumbnail studies of individual items of arms and armour - from swords to siege engines, from helmets to handguns.The lavish visual approach parades the evolving profiles of armies and individual warriors, with annotated anatomies of key technologies and diagrams of famous battles and tactical innovations. With contextual introductions, authoritative captions, and a glossary of terms, the result is a complete grammar for the school of war.Classic engravings show military machinery and methods Expert modern narrative describes the development of arms and armour, and the evolution of tacticsIllustrated anatomies of the key technologies Tabs, cross-references and timelines all help to explore this comprehensive volume