Examines ancient weapons and their uses in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, and Mesoamerica.

History is full of epic, violent battles, incredible weaponry, fierce soldiers and warriors from all over the globe. Tracing the history of warriors from the Stone Age all the way up to the Crusades, fascinating facts and insights into tactics from the battlefield are revealed alongside kid-friendly, detailed illustrations. Delve into the lives of Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, and Genghis Kahn. Follow the stories of Celtic warriors, Shaolin Monks,...

"A compelling look at conquistadors, including how and why they sailed to the New World, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film" -Provided by Publisher.

Sun Tzu was a military genius, and his book The Art of War, written 2,400 years ago, is still the essential how-to guide for winning on the battlefield and, many argue, in business. This A&E Special tells the epic story of Sun Tzu as it illustrates a conflict in which his tactics posthumously saved a city from defeat and paved the way toward the unification of China. Examples of historic battles ranging from antiquity to the present day repeatedly...

A military historian narrates a series of sieges and sackings that span the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World, depicting war's drama, violence and folly and delivering a sobering call to heed the lessons of obliteration to avoid catastrophe once again.

"A overview of warriors throughout history--from Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages--the equipment they used, and the most famous warriors in history"-- Provided by publisher.