The story of ancient weapons
By: Will Fowler.
Series: A journey through history
Publisher: Rosen Central
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781448806232
Subjects: Weapons, Ancient -- Juvenile literature; Military art and science -- History -- To 500 -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Clubs, maces, hammers, and flails; title: Axes and throwing weapons; title: Slings, bows, and crossbows; title: Daggers and knives; title: Swords, sabres, and scimitars; title: Spears, poles, pikes, and halberds; title: Ancient firearms; title: Armour; title: Shields; title: Helmets and war hats; title: Animals at war; title: Horses in battle; title: Chariots and war wagons; title: Cavalry weapons; title: Castles and fortifications; title: Towers, keeps, and gates; title: Walls; title: Defending borders; title: Under siege; title: Siege attack; title: Bombardment; title: Ramps, rams, and mining; title: Gunpowder arrives; title: War at sea; title: Sail or oar?; title: Ramming and grappling; title: Sailing to war; title: Glossary.