The story of the gun : history, science, and impact on society / Paul J. Hazell.

This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, as well as tracing the developments of projectiles and propellants. It is not limited to small arms but also looks at the science of enormous...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author:	Hazell, Paul J.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer, 2021.
Series:	Springer-Praxis books in popular science.
Subjects:	Firearms > History. Firearms > Social aspects. Firearms. History.