Firearms in Colonial America: The Impact on History and Technology 1492-1792
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- Synopsis
- This is a book about firearms. It is also a book about people and technology, for the dramatic role of the firearm as an efficient, effective tool which evolved during humankind's continuing struggle for survival cannot be minimized in any history of civilization. This book is fundamentally concerned with the Old World firearms evolution as it relates to the influence of firearms in colonial America during the period 1492 to 1792; a complex sphere of influence spanning three centuries, and intricately woven into the colorful and diverse fabric of our distinctive national heritage.
- Copyright:
- 1980
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780874742909
- Publisher:
- Smithsonian Institution Press
- Date of Addition:
- 10/19/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Smithsonian Institution
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Military, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.