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Title: THE GLORIOUS BOOK OF GREAT BRITISH WEAPONS
By: George Courtauld
Format: Electronic book text

List price: £15.65


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ISBN 10: 1407080210
ISBN 13: 9781407080215
Publisher: EBURY PUBLISHING
Pub. date: 30 June, 2011
Description: Charts the rise and fall of the weapons that helped change the course of our country's history. This title presents the story of the Saxon Sea Axe; the Longbow; the Claymore; the Brown Bess; the Maxim Gun; the Tiger Moth; the Tank (including Hobart's Funnies); the Spitfire; the Lancaster Bomber; the Kukri; and, many more.
Synopsis: In this fascinating book, the bestselling author of "The Pocket Book of Patriotism" charts the rise and fall of the weapons that helped change the course of our country's history. Here is the gripping story of the Saxon Sea Axe; the Longbow; the Claymore; the Brown Bess; the Maxim Gun; the Tiger Moth; the Tank (including Hobart's Funnies); the Spitfire; the Lancaster Bomber; the Kukri; and, many more. Fully illustrated in colour, the author places each one in historical context and outlines its construction, use, prevalence and effectiveness. Alongside the history of the weapons themselves come tales of the breathtaking courage of some of the men and women who fought to preserve our ancient freedoms. Important battles, commanders, armies and defences are all included. It adds up to a magnificent volume, serving to remind us that weapons not only had a profound impact on our national story but on our very identity.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Ebury Digital
Returns: Non-returnable
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