Comprehensive survey of traditional African arms and armor describing the weaponry of each society, from North Africa to the Cape, from the far West to the Horn.
Describes weapons used by Union and Confederate troops on land and sea during the Civil War, as well as some of the strategies employed by their leaders. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to the Civil War.
"Describes the weapons of Viking warriors, including hand-to-hand combat weapons, long range weapons, defenses, and transportation"--Provided by publisher.
Quest, a former hero, is called out of exile to guard young Prince Nestor from a host of evil creatures who want to find a mystical weapon whose location is known only to the boy, but the two must first find a way to get along with each other.
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.