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Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World
Greek Fire Poison Arrows and Scorpion Bombs Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World
Author: Adrienne Mayor
This study traces biological and chemical warfare to its ancient roots and Mayor's findings are as riveting in their gruesomeness as they are surprising in their historical precedence. Drawing on a wide array of sources, both ancient and modern, Mayor recounts ancient recipes for concocting arrow poisons; she describes booby traps rigged with pl...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780715632574
ISBN-10: 0715632574
Pages: 319
Edition: 2nd
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Publisher: Overlook Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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