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OverviewGuns have existed in various forms for hundreds of years, and few objects have had such an immense impact on world history. Firearms traces their evolution-from the hand-held weapons of ancient humans to the medieval guns of China to modern assault rifles and hunting tools. This rich and surprising story uncovers centuries of trial and error and shows how the gun changed as new technological innovation focused on accuracy, power, speed, and ease of use. With graphic prints, photographs, a timeline, and a glossary, this engaging and insightful technography sheds light on one of the most important inventions in the history of the human race. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger Pauly (Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780801888366ISBN 10: 0801888360 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 23 June 2008 Recommended Age: From 13 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Pandora's Barrel Timeline 1. Ancestors: The Ancient Origins of Firearms Technology 2. Childhood: The Rise and Development of Matchlock Firearms 3. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Rise of Flintlock 4. Rifling: A New Twist on an Old Idea 5. Old Metal Heads: The Self-Contained Metallic Cartridge 6. Technological Takeoff: The Supremacy of Rapid Fire 7. Apogee and Equilibrium: Automation 8. Conclusion: The Limits of Lethality Glossary Bibliography IndexReviewsThis handy volume is definitely a worthwhile addition to any shooter's reference library. -- Larry S. Sterett Gun Week 2008 This handy volume is definitely a worthwhile addition to any shooter's reference library. -- Larry S. Sterett Gun Week <p>This handy volume is definitely a worthwhile addition to any shooter's reference library.--Larry S. Sterett Gun Week (01/01/2008) Author InformationAuthor Website: www.greenwood.comRoger Pauly teaches history at the University of Central Arkansas. Tab Content 6Author Website: www.greenwood.comCountries AvailableAll regions |
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