Fowler William Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Guns

<B>Pistols, rifles, revolvers, machine and submachine guns through history in 1100 clear photographs </B><BR> <BR>• An authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law-enforcement firearms<BR> <BR>• Features the world’s most important guns, from the medieval hand cannon and the flintlock musket to the Luger P08 pistol and today’s FN Minimi light machine gun<BR> <BR>This encyclopedia of firearms is both an authoritative reference work and a stunning visual directory, explaining the development of arms through the centuries.<BR> <BR>The chronological survey begins with gunpowder and the first crude 14th-century hand cannons, and continues through handguns and the development of machine and submachine guns.<BR> <BR>Each gun’s features are listed, as are the military, political and technological contexts in which the gun was developed.<BR> <BR>A full list of manufacturers and a glossary complete this easy-to-use encyclopedia. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in gun manufacture and conflicts of war.<BR> <BR><B>About the Authors: </B><BR> <BR>Will Fowler is the author of over 30 books covering conflicts from the 19th century to the Second Gulf War.<BR> <BR>Anthony North has worked for many years at the Victoria & Albert Museum, giving him a wide knowledge of firearms.<BR> <BR>Charles Stronge is an experienced writer who has worked as an Editor for Jane’s Information Group.<BR> <BR>Patrick Sweene competes, teaches and trains others in the use of firearms, and he is the Handgun Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine.