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Byam, Michèle, 1944-

Arms and armor / Eyewitness arms & armor Arms and armor Eyewitness arms and armor written by Michèle Byam ; [special photography, Dave King] - Rev. ed - 72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD - DK eyewitness books . - DK eyewitness books. .

At head of title: Eyewitness Includes index

Prehistoric weapons -- Missile weapons -- The first warriors -- Greeks and Romans -- Weapons from barbarian Europe -- European swords -- Crossbows and longbows -- Axes, daggers, and knives -- Mail and plate armor -- A suit of armor -- Helmets -- Tilting armor -- An Indian warrior -- Indian weapons -- A Japanese samurai -- Early firearms -- Flintlock firearms -- Dueling swords -- Dueling pistols -- Attack by highwaymen -- Bizarre handweapons -- Grenadiers and cavalry -- Keeping law and order -- Pistols -- Percussion firearms -- Guns that won the West -- North American Indians -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West

ISBN: 9780756673192 0756673194

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Weapons--Juvenile literature
Armor--Juvenile literature

LC Class. No.: U800 / .B93 2011b

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