Battle & Weapon
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A stunning two-volume slipcase set from DK, Battle & Weapon presents a sweeping visual chronicle of human conflict and the instruments of war across the ages. From the bronze swords of ancient civilisations to the precision firearms of the modern era, this authoritative reference set details the evolution of weaponry alongside the pivotal battles that shaped the course of history — illustrated with DK's signature high-definition photography and meticulously researched timelines. Each volume stands as a comprehensive visual encyclopaedia: Battle chronicles humanity's most decisive military engagements, dissecting strategy, command, and consequence, while Weapon catalogues the arms and armour that made them possible, tracing technological ingenuity from the earliest bladed weapons to sophisticated modern ordnance. R.G. Grant writes with the assured clarity of a seasoned military historian, presenting complex tactical narratives and technical detail in a manner that is both accessible and richly informative. Thematically, the set argues that war and weaponry are inseparable threads woven into the fabric of civilisation — each conflict reshaping the tools of the next. Lavishly illustrated and authoritative in scope, this is an indispensable reference for military enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about the forces that have defined and redefined the world — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of our future is already written in our martial past.
Author: R.G. Grant
Format: Paperback
Published: 2005, DK
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A stunning two-volume slipcase set from DK, Battle & Weapon presents a sweeping visual chronicle of human conflict and the instruments of war across the ages. From the bronze swords of ancient civilisations to the precision firearms of the modern era, this authoritative reference set details the evolution of weaponry alongside the pivotal battles that shaped the course of history — illustrated with DK's signature high-definition photography and meticulously researched timelines. Each volume stands as a comprehensive visual encyclopaedia: Battle chronicles humanity's most decisive military engagements, dissecting strategy, command, and consequence, while Weapon catalogues the arms and armour that made them possible, tracing technological ingenuity from the earliest bladed weapons to sophisticated modern ordnance. R.G. Grant writes with the assured clarity of a seasoned military historian, presenting complex tactical narratives and technical detail in a manner that is both accessible and richly informative. Thematically, the set argues that war and weaponry are inseparable threads woven into the fabric of civilisation — each conflict reshaping the tools of the next. Lavishly illustrated and authoritative in scope, this is an indispensable reference for military enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about the forces that have defined and redefined the world — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of our future is already written in our martial past.