The Story of the Gun [E-Book] : History, Science, and Impact on Society / by Paul J. Hazell.
This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, as well as tracing the developments of projectiles and propellants. It is not limited to small arms but also looks at the science of enormous...
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Personal Name(s): | Hazell, Paul J., author |
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1st edition 2021. |
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Springer,
2021
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XIV, 193 pages 46 illustrations, 12 illustrations in color (online resource) |
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englisch |
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9783030736521 |
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10.1007/978-3-030-73652-1 |
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- The Birth of the Gun
- How Guns Work
- Fast Guns
- Big Guns
- Making a Gun
- Explosives and Propellants
- The Evolution of Projectile Designs
- The Science of Terminal Ballistics
- Gun Ownership and Gun Control
- Glossary
- References
- Index.