Instruments of War: Weapons and Technologies That Have Changed History

by Spencer C. Tucker

This highly detailed and well-illustrated single-volume work documents the evolution of warfare across history through weaponry and technological change.

In war, the weapons and technologies employed have direct effects on how battles are waged. When new weapons are introduced, they can dramatically alter the outcomes of warfare--and consequently change the course of history itself. This reference work provides a fascinating overview...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144083654X
• ISBN13: 9781440836541
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years