--- product_id: 27446807 title: "Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor" price: "€ 105.02" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/27446807-weapon-a-visual-history-of-arms-and-armor store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor **Price:** € 105.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor - **How much does it cost?** € 105.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/27446807-weapon-a-visual-history-of-arms-and-armor) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires. Review: Rich and Deadly - This is a three in one review on the truly splendid books, Warrior, Weapon, and Battle. Or more formally: Warrior, A visual History of the Fighting Man. Weapon, A visual History of Arms and Armor. Battle, A visual Journey through 5000 Years of Combat. They can be reviewed together because of their kinship in sharing the same visual concept and the same supremely expert author, R. G. Grant. No pilgrim, Grant is the author of over 20 books, most on the subject of conflict, implements of war and the fighting man. All three books are wonderfully delicious for those of us whose DNA inclines us toward the history of arms, armament and the men who have carried them. These books are chock full of photographs, charts, maps and illustrations on every page to beautifully compliment and expand upon a tightly written, no fluff text. And this text is extremely well researched. In the spirit of full disclosure, I must confess that I have not read each of these three books in their entirety. I've had them for only 2 weeks and after scanning them from start to finish, I am now devouring them slowly, page by page, like a monk with a holy book, meting out tasty morsels judiciously. I want this to last a long time. Although, the books overlap to a degree, they are not repetitious in any negative way as they each have their own exclusive focus. Warrior takes on the subject of the individual fighting man from 600 BCE to the present, from the Greek Hoplite, the Samurai, Zulu, Mongol bowman, American rifleman to the modern western infantry and special forces...and almost everything in between. Weapon focuses on just about every kind of implement of a fighting man's arsenal of killing tools from Assyrian spears to the AK 47. In some cases, replicas have been photographed but mostly it's the often crusty, old real thing. The photography is first rate. As in all three books, the text and illustrations are intermingled in such an artful way as to make each page a visual smorgasbord. Battle covers the first recorded major battle which is between the Canaanites and the Egyptians at Meiddo and takes us through conflicts in every age all the way to modern times. Its focus is on the Generals, the strategies, the troops and their weapons. Battle was published by DK in 2005, Weapon in `05 and Warrior in `07. Highly recommended, all three. Review: AMAZING - Everything about this item is amazing from durability to being historically acurate the oictures are also beatiful and exquisite. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #53,247 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Firearm Collecting #6 in Military Encyclopedias #18 in Military History Pictorials | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 776 Reviews | ## Images ![Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oigKFxyGL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich and Deadly *by P***N on November 23, 2007* This is a three in one review on the truly splendid books, Warrior, Weapon, and Battle. Or more formally: Warrior, A visual History of the Fighting Man. Weapon, A visual History of Arms and Armor. Battle, A visual Journey through 5000 Years of Combat. They can be reviewed together because of their kinship in sharing the same visual concept and the same supremely expert author, R. G. Grant. No pilgrim, Grant is the author of over 20 books, most on the subject of conflict, implements of war and the fighting man. All three books are wonderfully delicious for those of us whose DNA inclines us toward the history of arms, armament and the men who have carried them. These books are chock full of photographs, charts, maps and illustrations on every page to beautifully compliment and expand upon a tightly written, no fluff text. And this text is extremely well researched. In the spirit of full disclosure, I must confess that I have not read each of these three books in their entirety. I've had them for only 2 weeks and after scanning them from start to finish, I am now devouring them slowly, page by page, like a monk with a holy book, meting out tasty morsels judiciously. I want this to last a long time. Although, the books overlap to a degree, they are not repetitious in any negative way as they each have their own exclusive focus. Warrior takes on the subject of the individual fighting man from 600 BCE to the present, from the Greek Hoplite, the Samurai, Zulu, Mongol bowman, American rifleman to the modern western infantry and special forces...and almost everything in between. Weapon focuses on just about every kind of implement of a fighting man's arsenal of killing tools from Assyrian spears to the AK 47. In some cases, replicas have been photographed but mostly it's the often crusty, old real thing. The photography is first rate. As in all three books, the text and illustrations are intermingled in such an artful way as to make each page a visual smorgasbord. Battle covers the first recorded major battle which is between the Canaanites and the Egyptians at Meiddo and takes us through conflicts in every age all the way to modern times. Its focus is on the Generals, the strategies, the troops and their weapons. Battle was published by DK in 2005, Weapon in `05 and Warrior in `07. Highly recommended, all three. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING *by J***A on June 7, 2026* Everything about this item is amazing from durability to being historically acurate the oictures are also beatiful and exquisite. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than Pinterest *by H***E on January 17, 2026* A great resource for weapons history and a great reference for me as an artist. ## Frequently Bought Together - Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor - Firearms: An Illustrated History - The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History In Over 1500 Photographs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/27446807-weapon-a-visual-history-of-arms-and-armor](https://www.desertcart.be/products/27446807-weapon-a-visual-history-of-arms-and-armor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*