Soul of the sword : an illustrated history of weaponry and warfare from prehistory to the present / Robert L. O'Connell ; illustrations by John Batchelor.
Record details
- ISBN: 0684844079
- ISBN: 9780684844077
- Physical Description: 390 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Free Press, [2002]
- Distributor: Distributed by Simon & Schuster.
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-378) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. A Most Ancient Talisman 1 -- 2. War's Arrival 17 -- 3. History Poised on the Tip of a Spear 29 -- 4. Ghost Riders 45 -- 5. Imperial Treadmill 67 -- 6. At Sea 93 -- 7. Tubes of Fire 111 -- 8. Guns Away 137 -- 9. Gun Control 157 -- 10. Death Machines 181 -- 11. Steaming Through Troubled Waters 207 -- 12. False Pinnacle 235 -- 13. Accidental Armageddon 249 -- 14. Grudge Match 285 -- 15. Cold War--Inferno of Arms 323.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 623.4 O (Text) | 36015000611240 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | 623.4 O (Text) | 39493105461182 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | 355.009 OCO (Text) | 33114013268537 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/27/2026 |
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