Traces the history of the gun from the appearance of gun powder and the development of the first cannon in the Middle Ages through the high-tech firearms of the

This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, a

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The author, a New York Times reporter, traces the invention and mass distribution of the AK-47 assault rifle, and its effects on war. He traces the invention of