Overview

From clubs and bow and arrows to machine guns and nuclear bombs, this engaging survey reveals the intricate role of weapons and warfare throughout human history. Milton Meltzer's fascinating overview explores the social background of weapons--how and why they were developed--and the ways in which they changed warfare from prehistoric times to the present.

1996 'Pick of the Lists' (ABA)1997 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (ALA)


ISBN-13

9780060248765

ISBN-10

0060248769

Weight

1.10 Pounds

Dimensions

8.75 x 0.75 x 9.75 In

List Price

$16.89

Format

-

Pages

96 pages

Publisher

HarperColl

Published On

1996-10-25



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