History of the Gun in 500 Photographs
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1618933655 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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linda said Pictures say it all!. Actually this was purchased for a birthday in May! I'm pretty certain he will enjoy this book as it seems to be full of facts!. shaolin step said Recommended read.. Book is very informational and an enjoyable read for any firearms enthusiast or history buff. Recommended read.. "Four Stars" according to Marsha B.. Amazing pictures in this book documenting the history of guns. Any gun enthusiast would love it.
Starting with Samuel Colt and the "revolver revolution," Americans took the lead in moving gun development forward. Names now well-known including Wesson, Winchester, and Browning helped create weapons that helped move a nation forward and ushered in the industrialized warfare of World War I. Now, TIME-LIFE, in the next book in the success "500 Photographs" series, following World War II in 500 Photographs and The Civil War in 500 Photographs, brings readers The History of the Gun in 500 Photographs, which traces the fascinating evolution of firearms, not just as tools of security, but as ingenious feats of science and engineering.This book contains over 500 photos that take readers on a historical and visual journey of the gun, not just as a weapon, but as a constantly-evolving artifact that has shaped America's culture and mindset. A fascinating look into the history of the firearm and how and why it has had the impact it has on Ameri