Firearms of the Islamic World: in the Tared Rajab Museum, Kuwait

Description: Firearms of the Islamic World: in the Tared Rajab Museum, Kuwait Elgood, Robert Product Overview The first surviving reference to the use of gunpowder appears in a Chinese manuscript dating from 1044 AD. The formula for gunpowder was passed to the Arabs via India and Persia and its first use in firearms in Europe is reported at the Arab siege of Spain in 1324. While much has been written about the history of firearms in Europe and North America, their development in the Islamic world and their subsequent history there has been almost totally neglected. Elgood, uses the collection of firearms from the Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait to explore the subject. The collection ranges from Morocco to India, China and Central Asia, taking in almost every country in between. Elgood describes the artistry and beauty of antique firearms, focusing on the use of decoration and great craftsmanship as well as the technological innovations that were developed, and looking at the different cultures of the Islamic world. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ I.B.Tauris; Illustrated edition (November 15, 1995) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 185043963X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 39 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.05 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.09 x 0.92 x 10.11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,488,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #363 in Military Uniform History (Books) #1,029 in Firearm Collecting #2,035 in Islamic Social Studies #363 in Military Uniform History (Books) #1,029 in Firearm Collecting We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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