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Book Synopsis: For the first time in paperback, a photographic history of civilization, as seen through the world’s most deadly and fascinating firearms.
The Illustrated History of Guns is a comprehensive look at the tools of battle. To craft this book, more than five hundred photographs of genuine specimens were specially commissioned from the six-thousand-piece collection of the Berman Museum of World History. The weapons featured span a period of close to four thousand years, ranging from Ancient Greece to World War II, and from the Crusades in Europe to the US Civil War.
It features a wide array of diverse treasures, including the traveling pistols of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, a royal Persian scimitar with 1,295 rose-cut diamonds and rubies, and a single 11-carat emerald set in gold, first owned by Shah Abbas I of Persia and given in tribute to Catherine the Great.
The Illustrated History of Guns also offers information on weapons innovators, including Alexander Forsyth, Eliphalet Remington, Samuel Colt, Sergei Mosin, the Mauser brothers, Hiram Maxim, John Browning, Richard Gatling, John T. Thompson, John Garland, Feodor Tokarev, Oliver Winchester, and Mikhail Kalashnikov.
With unparalleled historical perspective and background on persons significant to the development and advancements of weapons technology or military strategy, The Illustrated History of Guns belongs on the shelf of every history buff and firearms enthusiast.
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Discover the captivating history of firearms with The Illustrated History of Guns. This comprehensive book takes you on a photographic journey through the world's deadliest and most fascinating weapons. With over five hundred specially commissioned photographs from the prestigious Berman Museum of World History collection, you'll witness the evolution of battle tools over a span of four thousand years. From ancient Greece to World War II, from a royal Persian scimitar adorned with 1,295 diamonds and rubies to the pistols of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, this book showcases a diverse array of treasures.
Not only will you feast your eyes on stunning visuals, but you'll also delve into the stories behind the weapons. Learn about the brilliant minds that revolutionized firearms, such as Alexander Forsyth, Samuel Colt, John Browning, and Mikhail Kalashnikov. Gain unparalleled historical perspective as you explore the significant figures and innovations that shaped weapons technology and military strategy. Whether you're a history buff or a firearms enthusiast, The Illustrated History of Guns is an absolute must-have for your bookshelf.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of weaponry with The Illustrated History of Guns. From the Crusades in Europe to the US Civil War, this book leaves no stone unturned in chronicling the tools of battle throughout history. Jaw-dropping visuals, including the exquisite scimitars and gem-studded treasures, will transport you back in time. Combined with in-depth information on weapons innovators, this book offers a truly immersive experience for readers who crave knowledge and excitement.
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