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Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World,Used
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Drawing on sources ancient and modern, Mayor describes ancient recipes for arrow poisons, booby traps rigged with plague, petroleumbased combustibles, choking gases, and the deployment of dangerous animals and venomous snakes and insects. She also explo
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs'? A: The book explores the history and use of biological and chemical warfare in the ancient world, drawing connections between historical accounts and modern warfare techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs' is Adrienne Mayor.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 29, 2003.
- Q: What are some features of this book? A: It is a hardcover edition and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 319 pages.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes ancient recipes for poisons, descriptions of traps, and discussions on the moral implications of using such weaponry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs' provides a well-researched examination of historical warfare practices, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: The book does include illustrations that complement the text and historical accounts.
- Q: Is this book focused only on Greek warfare? A: While it primarily discusses Greek warfare, it also draws parallels to other ancient cultures and modern warfare methods.