LIFE Explores The History of the Rifle

by Dotdash Meredith

Overview

LIFE Explores History of the Rifle begins with a bang with the discovery of the explosive combination of charcoal, potassium nitrate, and sulfur. From 10th Century China to the United States, this special edition details the evolution of the weapon including innovative modifications such as improved ignition devices allowing single shooters to aim, fire, and hit targets. Although the innovation of the rifle improved efficiency and efficacy, the smaller, sleeker, and more sophisticated model of the rifle posed a threat, including increased crime and conflict. Traverse the Old World, the Civil War, and the Wild West and explore how the evolution of this firearm has changed warfare, society, and history irrevocably.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160683386
Publisher:	Dotdash Meredith
Publication date:	07/10/2020
Series:	ePeriodical Series
Sold by:	Dotdash Meredith
Format:	eBook
File size:	25 MB
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