Firearms

The Life Story of a Technology

AvRoger Pauly

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Guns have existed in various forms for hundreds of years, and few objects have had such an immense impact on world history. Firearms traces their evolution-from the hand-held weapons of ancient humans to the medieval guns of China to modern assault rifles and hunting tools. This rich and surprising story uncovers centuries of trial and error and shows how the gun changed as new technological innovation focused on accuracy, power, speed, and ease of use. With graphic prints, photographs, a timeline, and a glossary, this engaging and insightful technography sheds light on one of the most important inventions in the history of the human race.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-06-23
Mått:152 x 235 x 13 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN:9780801888366

Utforska kategorier

Teknik: allmänt inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Vapen och utrustning inom Samhälle och politik
Skytte inom Sport, fritid och hobby

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Roger Pauly teaches history at the University of Central Arkansas.

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This handy volume is definitely a worthwhile addition to any shooter's reference library. -- Larry S. Sterett Gun Week 2008

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceIntroduction: Pandora's BarrelTimeline1. Ancestors: The Ancient Origins of Firearms Technology2. Childhood: The Rise and Development of Matchlock Firearms3. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Rise of Flintlock4. Rifling: A New Twist on an Old Idea5. Old Metal Heads: The Self-Contained Metallic Cartridge6. Technological Takeoff: The Supremacy of Rapid Fire7. Apogee and Equilibrium: Automation8. Conclusion: The Limits of LethalityGlossaryBibliographyIndex