The Bayonet by Bill Harriman

The Bayonet by Bill Harriman

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Featuring specially commissioned colour artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on the origins, development, construction and use of the bayonet in warfare from the mid-17th century onwards.

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The Bayonet by Bill Harriman

Featuring specially commissioned colour artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on the origins, development, construction and use of the bayonet in warfare from the mid-17th century onwards.

Bill Harriman is Director of Firearms at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, and appears regularly on British television as part of the team of experts on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow program. A former Territorial Army officer with 18 years’ service, he is also a forensic scientist dealing with cases involving firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and his work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards. He now writes, illustrates and publishes fiction (ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).

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ISBN 13 9781472845368
ISBN 10 1472845366
Title The Bayonet
Author Bill Harriman
Series Weapon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2021-04-15
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.