Matthews, Rupert.

Weapons of war : tales of ancient & Medieval warfare : from axes to war hammers, weapons from the age of hand-to-hand fighting / Weapons of war : from axes to war hammers, weapons from the age of hand-to-hand fighting by Rupert Matthews. - London : Carlton Books, 2010. - 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 x 31 cm.

Describes the development of weapons from prehistoric clubs to the first firearms, including spears, javelins, swords, maces, axes, polearms, bows, and siege engines; explains how they worked; and details their effects in battle and on history.

Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. Recommended for children age 7 and up.

ISBN: 9781847327109 1847327109

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Weapons
Weapons, Ancient
Military weapons
Military art and science
Military art and science
Military art and science
Military history

LC Class. No.: U800 / .M278 2010