This title reviews the enormous range of weapons that were used throughout ancient history for hunting, attacking and defence purposes. It also covers advances in weapons technology from Ancient to Medieval times, beginning with the simplest hunting implements and ending with the invention of gunpowder. This book focuses on: axes and throwing weapons, bows, slings, crossbows, daggers, swords, sabres, spears, pikes, halberds, armour, shields and more.