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title: "Firearms: An Illustrated History"
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# 4.8/5 star rating from 1,400+ reviews Comprehensive illustrated history Covers pistols to artillery Firearms: An Illustrated History

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## Summary

> 🔫 Unlock the legacy of firepower — Own the story behind every shot!

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## Key Features

- • **Engages Generations:** Loved by history buffs and families alike, sparking insightful discussions and shared passions.
- • **Expertly Curated Content:** Authored by DK Publishing, a trusted name in authoritative reference books.
- • **Complete Historical Scope:** From black powder origins to modern self-contained rounds, trace the evolution of firearms in one volume.
- • **Visual Mastery of Firearms:** Stunning detailed illustrations bring every weapon to life, perfect for visual learners and collectors.
- • **Top-Ranked Military History:** Ranks within the top 2,000 military history books, a must-have for serious enthusiasts and professionals.

## Overview

Firearms: An Illustrated History by DK Publishing is a visually rich, expertly curated book that covers the full evolution of firearms from pistols to heavy artillery. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 1,400 reviews and a strong presence in military history rankings, it’s the definitive starting point for enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals seeking a comprehensive, engaging reference.

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Review: Great book for History buffs! My son and husband love looking and discussing with the book. So great.
Review: As an avid fan of military history I have several volumes for reference and this is a real diamond. It covers pistols, rifles, light and heavy machine guns and artillery as well as the development of ammunition from black powder to self contained rounds. If you want a good solid starting point then you could do a lot worse than starting from here

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1465416056 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #253,292 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #360 in Antiques & Collectables (Books) #659 in Photography Books #1,812 in Military History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,409) |
| Dimensions  | 24.46 x 2.69 x 28.91 cm |
| Hardcover  | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10  | 9781465416056 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1465416056 |
| Item Weight  | 1 kg 720 g |
| Language  | English |
| Publisher  | DK; Reprint Ed. edition (17 March 2014) |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***E on 18 December 2025*

Great book for History buffs! My son and husband love looking and discussing with the book. So great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***L on 15 May 2024*

As an avid fan of military history I have several volumes for reference and this is a real diamond. It covers pistols, rifles, light and heavy machine guns and artillery as well as the development of ammunition from black powder to self contained rounds. If you want a good solid starting point then you could do a lot worse than starting from here

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***E on 9 June 2021*

Ótimo livro adorei

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