The Catapult: A History - Couverture souple

Rihll, Tracey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1594161038 ISBN 13 : 9781594161032

Editeur : Westholme Publishing, U.S., 2013

Synopsis

Now available in paperback, this is a comprehensive and historically accurate account of one of the most important and influential military inventions in history. The most recognised military device of ancient times and a source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a major turning point in the evolution of warfare. In "The Catapult", historian Tracey Rihll uses ancient literary sources and the latest archaeological findings to tell the story of this first machine of war. Dispelling any notion that the catapult was precision engined in the modern sense, she explains how a robust formulaic design allowed a variety of machines and missiles to be used for particular battlefield conditions or military tasks. Although the catapult was displaced by the introduction of gunpowder and cannon, its invention marked the beginning of mechanized warfare, the hallmark of modern fighting. Complete with line drawings and photographs, "The Catapult" is a major contribution to the history of technology and conflict.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tracey Rihll is a lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Swansea.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Westholme Publishing, U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1594161038
• ISBN 13: 9781594161032
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible