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<b>Pistols, rifles, revolvers, machine and submachine guns through history in 1100 clear photographs </b><br> <br>• An authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law-enforcement firearms<br> <br>• Features the world’s most important guns, from the medieval hand cannon and the flintlock musket to the Luger P08 pistol and today’s FN Minimi light machine gun<br> <br>This encyclopedia of firearms is both an authoritative reference work and a stunning visual directory, explaining the development of arms through the centuries.<br> <br>The chronological survey begins with gunpowder and the first crude 14th-century hand cannons, and continues through handguns and the development of machine and submachine guns.<br> <br>Each gun’s features are listed, as are the military, political and technological contexts in which the gun was developed.<br> <br>A full list of manufacturers and a glossary complete this easy-to-use encyclopedia. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in gun manufacture and conflicts of war.<br> <br><b>About the Authors: </b><br> <br>Will Fowler is the author of over 30 books covering conflicts from the 19th century to the Second Gulf War.<br> <br>Anthony North has worked for many years at the Victoria & Albert Museum, giving him a wide knowledge of firearms.<br> <br>Charles Stronge is an experienced writer who has worked as an Editor for Jane’s Information Group.<br> <br>Patrick Sweene competes, teaches and trains others in the use of firearms, and he is the Handgun Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine.