The Physics of War: From Arrows to Atoms

by Barry Parker

Book Overview

This fascinating blend of popular science and military history examines the science of war, demonstrating the close connection between the discovery of basic physical principles and the development of weaponry over the ages.Physics has played a critical role in warfare since the earliest times. Barry Parker highlights famous battles of the past as well as renowned scientists and inventors such as Leonardo, Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein whose...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616148039
• ISBN13: 9781616148034
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"