Product Information
From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns, individual weapons are featured in chronological order. Each entry is superbly illustrated with color photography and has detailed specifications and individual descriptions of the gun and its historical context. With an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms, it's easy to chart the history and development of firearms with this superb treatment of more than 1,000 internationally produced weapons.Product Identifiers
PublisherReaderlink Distribution Services, LLC
ISBN-10159223304x
ISBN-139781592233045
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038381395
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicFirearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorChris Mcnab
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length12in.
Item Weight71.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2004
Dewey Edition22
FormatHardcover
Book TitleGreat Book of Guns : an Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
Lccn2004-053733
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal683.4/009
Lc Classification NumberTs534.7.G65 2004