Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe
| Author | : Bert S. Hall |
| Publisher | : Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015041252266 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe by : Bert S. Hall
Download or read book Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe written by Bert S. Hall and published by Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 13th century, when it was first imported from China, to the 16th century, as firearms became central to the conduct of war, Hall chronicles the remarkable history of gunpowder in Europe. In this complex--and fascinating--book, Hall details the efforts of armorers across Europe as they experimented with a variety of gunpowder recipes and gunsmithing techniques. 25 illustrations.
