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Gun:a Visual History
[Paperback - 2012]
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Category: History
Sub-category: Military History
Additional Category: Antiques & Collectibles
Publisher: Dk | ISBN: 9780756695736 | Pages: 360
Shipping Weight: .85 | Dimensions: 8.31 x 1.02 x 6.75 inches

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Watch a 700-year history unfold, from the medieval "hand-gonne" to today’s technologically advanced assault weapons. 

Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Guns: A Visual History shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military AK-47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces – the Glock 17. Each weapon is shown in close up with details of its design, barrel, calibre, and firepower.  

This comprehensive volume also features sporting guns, anti-tank weaponry and concealed assassin spy guns, such as the umbrella gun that killed Georgi Markov in 1978. It takes you inside iconic firearm firms such as Biretta, Colt and Lee Enfield, and tells stories of infamous sharpshooters from Dick Turpin to Al Capone. 

Whether you collect firearms or enjoy field sports and military history, Guns: A Visual History is an unmissable reference title.

About the Author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.Source:Wikipedia.

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