A History Of The World In 100 Weapons (Hb)

The idea of writing a history of the world in one hundred weapons is a truly inspired one, for warfare has been the driving force of history, and we cannot really consider the story of mankind without inevitably looking at how wars have shaped our cultures and societies... The sheer aesthetic of some of the 16th, 17th and 18th century weapons, including the beautiful workmanship of the rapiers, halberds and arquebuses, is beautifully depicted in this sumptuous Osprey edition, making this book something of a collector's item in itself.