A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder by J. R. Partington, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

For nearly 600 years, from battles of the early 14th century to the dropping of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima, firearms derived from gunpowder and other chemicals defined the frightful extent of war. In this classic work, first published in 1960, distinguished historian James Riddick Partington provides a worldwide survey of the evolution of incendiary devices, Greek fire, and gunpowder. 21 illustrations. | A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder by J. R. Partington, Paperback | Indigo Chapters