A History of Weapons: Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things That Can Seriously Mess You Up

by John O'Bryan

One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the morning star, and the man catcher, while conveying factual information about each weapon: its history, uses, and badass potential. Flipping through history's highlights, readers will learn...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452110549
• ISBN13: 9781452110547
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.1"