Description
Origins, methods of manufacture and myths surrounding Chinese weapons are discussed.
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China's fiery heritage has been marred by unimaginable bloodshed and slaughter during forty centuries of civil wars. The weapnos used during her tortured past are dramatically illustrated in Mr. Werner's study of China's tools of war.
Contents
Origin of Chinese Weapons-Invention of Weapons;
Sticks, Cudgels, Clubs and Maces
Battle Axes
Spears, Lances and Rapiers
Daggers
Swords
Two-edged Sword
Bows and Arrows-Bow-strings; Bowcases; Thumb Pieces; Crossbows; Arrows; Arrowbuckets
Battering-rams and Ballistae
Penetration Devices
Fortifications Defenses
Guns, Blunderbusses and Firearms-Gunpowder
Defensive Armour
Shields
Toop Carriers
Illustration
China's fiery heritage has been marred by unimaginable bloodshed and slaughter during forty centuries of civil wars. The weapnos used during her tortured past are dramatically illustrated in Mr. Werner's study of China's tools of war.
Contents
Origin of Chinese Weapons-Invention of Weapons;
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Material UsedSticks, Cudgels, Clubs and Maces
Battle Axes
Spears, Lances and Rapiers
Daggers
Swords
Two-edged Sword
Bows and Arrows-Bow-strings; Bowcases; Thumb Pieces; Crossbows; Arrows; Arrowbuckets
Battering-rams and Ballistae
Penetration Devices
Fortifications Defenses
Guns, Blunderbusses and Firearms-Gunpowder
Defensive Armour
Shields
Toop Carriers
Illustration
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Publication
Ohara Pubications, Inc. Los Angeles California