A History of Weapons: Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things That Can Seriously Mess You Up

by John O'Bryan

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One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the morning star, and the man catcher, while conveying factual information about each weapon: its history, uses, and badass potential. Flipping through history's highlights, readers will learn...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1452110549

ISBN13:9781452110547

Release Date:April 2013

Publisher:Chronicle Books (CA)

Length:231 Pages

Weight:1.12 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.1"

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