Weapons: An International Encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.

Weapons is a reference encyclopedia by the Diagram Group that surveys weapons from ancient times to the late 20th century.

Weapons: An International Encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to 2000 A.D. is a reference encyclopedia by the Diagram Group that surveys weapons from ancient times to the late 20th century. It presents a broad, illustrated overview of weapons used across different eras and cultures, and has been described as a one-volume international encyclopedia of the subject.

Overview

This encyclopedia is a broad reference work on weapons history, compiled by the Diagram Group. Available descriptions indicate that it was first published in 1990 and aims to cover weapons across world history in a single volume.

Scope and contents

The book includes a representative selection of weapons from different ages and cultures, ranging from early weapons to modern military systems. Search results describe it as covering topics such as guns, rifles, missiles, artillery, grenades, machine guns, and nuclear weapons.

Publication history

The title is associated with the Diagram Group and appears in a 1990 edition. Later listings describe it as a bestselling reference work and note updated or related editions under similar titles.

Reference use

As an encyclopedia, the work is intended for consultation rather than continuous reading. It is described as a technical and illustrated guide that organizes material for quick reference.