Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World

Author/Contributor(s):	Kelly, Jack
Publisher:	Basic Books
Date:	04/27/2005
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Gunpowder first emerged from the ancient Chinese alchemical experiments to usurp the sword, spear and arrow in war. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, "Gunpowder" brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.