Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
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R. G. Grant
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 226.0 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 364
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Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man by R. G. Grant is a sweeping illustrated account of soldiers and warriors from ancient times to the present. This PDF edition brings the book directly to your screen for instant download. It focuses on the men who fought, not just the wars they fought in.
Published by DK, this 2013 edition offers 364 pages of photography, artifacts, and carefully researched details. The digital format makes it easy to explore on a range of devices after purchase.
Book Overview
R. G. Grant looks beyond battles and campaigns to examine the lives of fighting men throughout history. He explains how warriors were recruited, trained, armed, fed, paid, and motivated. The book profiles 30 key soldiers, including sailors and airmen, while covering more than 70 additional figures in lesser detail.
The book moves from Greek hoplites and Roman legionaries to modern special forces. It uses original photography of surviving weapons, armor, and artifacts, along with historically accurate replicas.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Profiles of 30 key soldiers and warriors, with over 70 additional fighting men covered in lesser detail
- Accounts of recruitment, training, equipment, pay, and daily life on campaign
- Original photography of weapons, armor, and artifacts from many periods
- Historically accurate replicas and re-enactments used to show the past
- Coverage of warriors from Greek hoplites, Roman legionaries, and samurai to modern soldiers and special forces
- Insights into motivation, comradeship, and the warrior ethic across cultures
Why This Book Matters
Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man takes a human approach to military history. It treats fighting men as products of their cultures and circumstances, from nomadic hunters to citizens of industrial states. The book connects visual evidence with personal experience, making it useful for students, historians, and general readers interested in the realities of military life.
Book Details
| Author | R. G. Grant |
|---|---|
| Publisher | DK Publishing |
| Edition | 2013 edition |
| Publication Date | 2013 |
| Copyright | 2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| ISBN | 978-5-0010-0944-3 |
| Pages | 364 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 226.0 MB |
| Language | English |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical shipping is involved. Access is available after purchase. The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and popular reading apps.
FAQ
When will I get access? Access is immediate after purchase. Your PDF download is available right away.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download only, and no physical copy will be sent.
What devices are supported? The PDF can be read on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
Download this digital edition and explore the visual history of the fighting man whenever you are ready.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man |
|---|---|
| Consultant | Dr. Arnold Harvey |
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