JOURNAL ARTICLE

Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare by Paul Lockhart (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2024, v. 65, n. 1. P. 431 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Roy, Kaushik 3 of 3

Abstract

"Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare" by Paul Lockhart is a comprehensive examination of the technical aspects of gunpowder weapons throughout the last 600 years. The book focuses on Western Europe and the United States, exploring the characteristics of various weapons, how they functioned, and why they were replaced by other systems. Lockhart also argues that states with a larger manufacturing base and standard-quality weapons in large numbers were more successful in wars than those with cutting-edge weaponry in limited quantities. While the book may be criticized for its lack of consideration of social and cultural factors, it is a valuable resource for both casual readers and serious students of military technology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2024/01, Vol. 65, Issue 1, p431
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2024.a920568
  • Accession Number:175855454
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