Greek Fire Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs - Biological & Chemical Warfare In The Ancient World

A comprehensive look at WMD's antecedents, from flamethrowers of the Peloponnesian War to plague-bearing booby traps.... Rich and entertaining. -NewsweekFeaturing a new introduction by the author.

Flamethrowers, poison gases, incendiary bombs, the large-scale spreading of disease... are these terrifying agents and implements of warfare modern inventions? Not by a long shot. Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs will catapult readers into the dark and fascinating realm of ancient war and mythic treachery-and their devastating consequences.IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BELOW   WHAT IS A pdf E-BOOK? An electronic book that can be read on a computer, laptop or an e-book reader. Can be accessed, read & printed on PC or Mac.   To download, read and print your pdf e-book requires Acrobat Reader - free software which can be downloaded from adobe.com   Once payment has cleared, your order will be sent via a download link straight to the email address provided. Please allow maximum 48 hours for processing, but items are usually sent within 24 HOURS OR LESS.   Customer satisfaction is very important to me, but COMMUNICATION is KEY! Contact me via the Bid or Buy emailing system for fast response to any query.   I TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF QUALITY E-BOOKS FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE   View my other e-books and items here   http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/1083641/Rains