Weapons and Armor

by Rupert Matthews

Overview

Weapons and armor have been used to hunt and wage war since the first humans walked the planet. The earliest spears date back 400,000 years! As civilizations and technologies advanced, so did weapons and armor. Through this unique lens, readers delve into some exciting periods of history in many different cultures. Egyptian shields, Greek helmets, Roman gladiatorial garb, and more are examined in this wide-ranging book. In addition, Chinese armor, African clubs, Middle Eastern weaponry, and Samurai swords are discussed as well as modern arms. The high-interest text and colorful images are a perfect complement to any social studies and history collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482421934
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	100 Facts You Should Know
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Weapons of war 4

The first arms 6

Ancient civilizations 8

Hoplites and phalanxes 10

Roman legions 12

The fall of Rome 14

Gladiators 16

The Barbarians 18

The Heavenly Kingdom 20

The Dark Ages 22

Early knights 24

Archers and peasants 26

Later knights 28

Desert warfare 30

Indian arms 32

Island wars 34

African arms 36

The Americas 38

The code of Bushido 40

The end of an era 42

Modern arms and armour 44

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48