A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the

An authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law-enforcement firearms, photographed throughout.

This comprehensive encyclopedia is both an expert reference work and stunning visual directory, explaining the development of arms, and showing the individual s

This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and milit

From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from