A History of Weapons Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up

One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it - and the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan bring us the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains weapons like the BOLA, ATLATL, KHOPESH, ASPIS, FALX, TOMAHAWK, and FLAMING PIGS (for real), while delivering real content about history, uses, and badass potential. Stories about Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, the 'peaceful' Shaolin monks, and the ass-whupping Rajputs of India compliment fun sidebars like 'So You Want to Sieze a Fortified City.' Each entry features an illustration of the weapon, either on its own or in hot action. A smart package and a great price point complete a book that will elicit a nerdy gasp of appreciation from anyone who can still make good explosion noises. Vision: This ultimate compendium of the awesome and deadly weapons throughout history is for nerds, frat boys, and the 15 year old within us all. Written by the comedy writer and weapon freak John O'Bryan, every entry captures the breathless nerdy excitement surrounding these tools of destruction, while delivering real content about each weapon: its history, uses, and badass potential.