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Defending Your Castle: Build Catapults, Crossbows, Moats, Bulletproof Shields,
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1613746822
ISBN-13
9781613746820
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175845291
Product Key Features
Book Title
Defending Your Castle : Build Catapults, Crossbows, Moats, Bulletproof Shields, and More Defensive Devices to Fend off the Invading Hordes
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Military Science, Experiments & Projects, Military / Weapons, Archery, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Sports & Recreation, Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-046712
Reviews
"You know that one book you're allowed to have on a desert island? Take this. You'll need it, if you're going to defend it!" --Ziya Tong, host, Daily Planet, "A fascinating journey for historians and makers alike. Neither of these elements are too focused on, leading to a very balanced and fun read." -FactoryTwoFour, "You know that one book you're allowed to have on a desert island? Take this. You'll need it, if you're going to defend it!" -Ziya Tong, host, Daily Planet, "Ever feared that raging Viking or Mongol invaders are about to attack your home? Gurstelle eases those concerns with a perfect blend of history and how-to, from building a battering ram-proof door and a house-surrounding moat, to making an updated version of Da Vinci's catapult. I haven't felt this safe, or productive, in centuries." -Mike Senese, Executive Editor, MAKE, "Ever feared that raging Viking or Mongol invaders are about to attack your home? Gurstelle eases those concerns with a perfect blend of history and how-to, from building a battering ram-proof door and a house-surrounding moat, to making an updated version of Da Vinci's catapult. I haven't felt this safe, or productive, in centuries." --Mike Senese, Executive Editor, MAKE, "Gurstelle has done the research, so it isn't just the engineering but the history behind it that you take away… That's what separates this from a doomsday prepper's guidebook." -DoItYourself.com, "Some designs lend themselves to science projects and would appeal to high school students as well as general readers. Practicality aside though, this book is a delight... readers will learn some military history while having a good time." -- Library Journal, "Some designs lend themselves to science projects and would appeal to high school students as well as general readers. Practicality aside though, this book is a delight… readers will learn some military history while having a good time." - Library Journal
Synopsis
A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each chapter introduces a new bad actor in the history of warfare, details his conquests, and features weapons and fortifications to defend against him and his minions. Clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build a dozen projects, including "Da Vinci's Catapult," "Carpini's Crossbow," a "Crusader-Proof Moat," "Alexander's Tortoise," and the "Cheval-de-frise." With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind many of the projects, and shows where to buy the materials. By the time they've reached the last page, at-home defenders everywhere will have succeeded in creating a fully fortified home., A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to bui
LC Classification Number
U873.G87 2014
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- c***r (523)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook exactly as specified, rapid international delivery (USA to UK), and a reasonable price for an out-of-print book. I was also very pleased and reassured by the quality of packaging for the book. It arrived in a cardboard box, and inside, it had brown paper to pad out the box, plus brown paper around the book to further protect it. This meant the book survived international shipping in great condition. On that basis, I highly recommend this seller.
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