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title: "Firearms: An Illustrated History"
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# 4.9/5 Star Highly Rated Comprehensive Illustrated History Covers Pistols to Artillery Firearms: An Illustrated History

**Price:** € 111.97
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## Summary

> 🔫 Unlock the legacy of firepower — Own the story everyone’s talking about!

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- **What is this?** Firearms: An Illustrated History
- **How much does it cost?** € 111.97 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Proven Popularity:** Over 1,300 rave reviews with a near-perfect 4.9-star rating.
- • **Trusted Reference:** A must-have for military history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
- • **Visual Masterclass:** Stunning detailed illustrations bring firearm evolution to life.
- • **Conversation Starter:** Perfect for sparking engaging discussions with fellow history buffs.
- • **Complete Arsenal Coverage:** From black powder pistols to modern machine guns and artillery.

## Overview

Firearms: An Illustrated History is a highly acclaimed, visually rich book that traces the development of firearms from early pistols to heavy artillery. With detailed illustrations and expert coverage, it serves as an essential reference for military history fans and collectors. This used copy is in good condition and enjoys a stellar 4.9-star rating from over 1,300 reviews, making it a coveted addition to any serious library.

## Description

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Review: Great book for History buffs! My son and husband love looking and discussing with the book. So great.
Review: As an avid fan of military history I have several volumes for reference and this is a real diamond. It covers pistols, rifles, light and heavy machine guns and artillery as well as the development of ammunition from black powder to self contained rounds. If you want a good solid starting point then you could do a lot worse than starting from here

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1465416056 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #262 in Antiques & Collectibles #330 in Military History #459 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides |
| Customer reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (1,390) |
| Dimensions  | 24.46 x 2.69 x 28.91 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9781465416056 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1465416056 |
| Item weight  | 1.72 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | 17 March 2014 |
| Publisher  | DK |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***E on 18 December 2025*

Great book for History buffs! My son and husband love looking and discussing with the book. So great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***L on 15 May 2024*

As an avid fan of military history I have several volumes for reference and this is a real diamond. It covers pistols, rifles, light and heavy machine guns and artillery as well as the development of ammunition from black powder to self contained rounds. If you want a good solid starting point then you could do a lot worse than starting from here

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***E on 9 June 2021*

Ótimo livro adorei

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*