Byam, Michl̈e, 1944-

Arms & armor / Arms and armor. Eyewitness arms & armor. Eyewitness arms and armor. written by Michl̈e Byam ; [special photography, Dave King]. - Rev. ed. - New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, 2011. - 72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - DK eyewitness books. . - DK eyewitness books. .

At head of title: Eyewitness. Includes index.

Prehistoric weapons -- Missile weapons -- The first warriors -- Greeks and Romans -- Weapons from barbarian Europe -- European swords -- Crossbows and longbows -- Axes, daggers, and knives -- Mail and plate armor -- A suit of armor -- Helmets -- Tilting armor -- An Indian warrior -- Indian weapons -- A Japanese samurai -- Early firearms -- Flintlock firearms -- Dueling swords -- Dueling pistols -- Attack by highwaymen -- Bizarre handweapons -- Grenadiers and cavalry -- Keeping law and order -- Pistols -- Percussion firearms -- Guns that won the West -- North American Indians -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

ISBN: 9780756686864 (lib. bdg.) 0756686865 (lib. bdg.) 9780756673192 (hardcover) 0756673194 (hardcover)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Weapons.
Armor.

Dewey Class. No.: 355.8