McNab, Chris

Covers swords, knives, and daggers from over 3,000 years of history. Places the weapons in their historical context as well as providing in-depth analysis of the most historically significant bladed weapons.

Looks at the history of war from ancient and classical times through the early twenty-first century.

"The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle . . . captures the richness of these tribes' cultures and provides an in-depth look at the warriors and wars that shaped them"--Provided by publisher.

"Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull are just two of the famous leaders of the plains tribes renowned for their prowess on the battlefield . . . looks at the military accomplishments of tribes living in the Great Plains of the United States and Canada . . . explores the integral role of warriors in Native American culture, describes prominent conflicts and wars, and provides biographical information about the warriors themselves"--Amazon.

"Explores the lives of Native Americans living in what is now Alaska and Canada. Many of these tribes lived in weather conditions that were inhospitable to settlers . . . examines what happened when settlers and traders did make their way north, including the Beaver Wars and the French and Indian War"--Amazon.

This book highlights major conflicts and the warriors who fought to preserve the way of life of the East Coast tribes.