Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
05.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
24
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,2 cm
Gewicht
53 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-089-8
In the smoke-laced air of eighteenth century battlefields, the thunder of artillery shaped the fate of nations and the science behind each cannon's roar was a closely guarded art. Here, the boundaries between mathematics, physics, and the brutal realities of war blur, as the mysteries of gunnery theory and the physics of projectiles are laid bare with a clarity that remains both rigorous and surprisingly accessible. This work stands as a testament to a pivotal era in military engineering history, where the careful study of cannon ballistics and the evolving methods of early artillery reflect not only technological ambition but also the intellectual curiosity that defined the Enlightenment. Drawing from the scientific treatises of its time, the text reveals the intricate calculations and observations that underpinned artillery science, capturing the tension between empirical experimentation and the urgent demands of military innovation. Readers are drawn into a world where the trajectory of a single shot could alter the course of a siege, and where each page echoes with the pursuit of precision and understanding in an age of uncertainty. The enduring appeal of this volume lies in its ability to illuminate the foundations of ballistics history, offering both scholars and enthusiasts a window into the minds of those who first grappled with the complexities of military science. Its pages resonate with the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped modern warfare, making it an essential reference for anyone fascinated by historical military technology or the origins of scientific thinking in conflict. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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