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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Textbook
- ISBN
- 9781465436085
- Book Title
- Military History : the Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare
- Book Series
- Dk Definitive Visual Histories Ser.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 10.1 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Military / Weapons, Military / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military / Pictorial
- Item Weight
- 52.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 448 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1465436081
ISBN-13
9781465436085
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204246153
Product Key Features
Book Title
Military History : the Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Military / Weapons, Military / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military / Pictorial
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Dk Definitive Visual Histories Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
52.1 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-509276
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for the hardcover: "The next best thing to going to a museum to see these items for yourself." Armchair General Magazine
Dewey Decimal
355.009
Synopsis
Military History , now in paperback, is the ultimate guide to weapons, vehicles, hardware, and equipment of war throughout history. Military History is the definitive guide to the evolution of battlefield technology. In addition to comprehensively cataloging every significant weapon of each historical age, Military History pays particular attention to breakthroughs and advancements that transformed the capabilities of soldiers and the nature of warfare itself. Stunning "virtual tours" offer up-close investigation of key weapons as the book moves chronologically from battle axes to unmanned drones -- helping trace the history of warfare from a fascinating perspective that's both scientific in its focus and utterly human in its impact. From the siege towers and catapults employed by ancient warriors to the stealth bombers and unmanned drones used by today's armed forces, Military History explores in detail the weapons, armor, vehicles, aircraft, and hardware that have made the difference in the heat of battle time and time again., A compelling visual guide to the history of the military! Travel through time and explore 5,000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book -- from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare. This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here's what you'll find inside: It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before Features comprehensive catalogs of the key weapons, armor, equipment and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features Includes stunning close-up "virtual tours" on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for the emerging use of, or key shifts in, certain technologies, explaining their impact on troops, tactics and fortifications The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones and detect stealth bombers. You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 tank, the F-117 Nighthawk stealth bomber and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Uncover military history from iconic battles, leaders and weapons of war that changed the course of history and shaped our modern world. This engrossing visual account of military history builds on the bestselling, international success of Weapon, Battle, Soldier and War, and is an essential purchase for all military enthusiasts or anyone intrigued by the history of military warfare and weaponry., A compelling visual guide to the history of the military! Travel through time and explore 5,000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book -- from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare. This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here's what you'll find inside: * It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before * Features comprehensive catalogs of the key weapons, armor, equipment and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features * Includes stunning close-up "virtual tours" on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few * Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for the emerging use of, or key shifts in, certain technologies, explaining their impact on troops, tactics and fortifications The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones and detect stealth bombers. You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 tank, the F-117 Nighthawk stealth bomber and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Uncover military history from iconic battles, leaders and weapons of war that changed the course of history and shaped our modern world. This engrossing visual account of military history builds on the bestselling, international success of Weapon, Battle, Soldier and War, and is an essential purchase for all military enthusiasts or anyone intrigued by the history of military warfare and weaponry.
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D25.M486 2015
Copyright Date
2015
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