A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder
| Author | : James Riddick Partington |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801859549 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801859540 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (540 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder by : James Riddick Partington
Download or read book A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder written by James Riddick Partington and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 600 years, from battles of the early 14th century to the dropping of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima, firearms derived from gunpowder and other chemicals defined the frightful extent of war. In this classic work, first published in 1960, distinguished historian James Riddick Partington provides a worldwide survey of the evolution of incendiary devices, Greek fire, and gunpowder. 21 illustrations.
