The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns presents an outstanding one-volume reference tool for all who study or use handguns. Alexander Zhuk's meticulous consta

A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the

Zhuk provides a concise historical summary and a discussion of important construction details before going on to describe 1080 revolvers and 1320 pistols, ident

From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from