EAN: 9783030736514

SPRINGER PRAXIS BOOKS THE STORY OF THE GUN - ...

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 guns such the Paris Gun  for example  and reviews the efforts to build
a gun to launch projectiles into space. Extremely fast guns are also covered  such as two-stage
guns and rail guns. Further  the book provides insight into the science of terminal ballistics
and wound ballistics as well as the challenging subject of gun control. It is full of
interesting facts for all who are curious about the science and history of guns  as well as
those for whom the gun is an accessory of their profession.

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