From "Clubs, Maces, and Slings" to "Warfare in the Third Millennium," this award-winning 2-volume set covers weapons and war strategies from ancient civilisations to the present. Ideal for high school and college students and military enthusiasts, Weapons and Warfare, arranged chronologically, provides a historic and geographic look at the topic that is truly worldwide. Written with the needs of students and general readers in mind, 100+ articles present clear discussions of the topics explaining any terms or references that may be unclear. The focus on the technical and strategic development of weapons and tactics allows students of history, political science, and science and technology to gain a broad understanding of the advances made over time and geography. Specific examples and numerous photographs and illustrations support the text.