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Chapman, Caroline

Battles & Weapons: Exploring History through Art

64 pp. | Two-Can | May, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58728-588-2 $19.95
(4) 4-6 Picture That! series. This book explores the history of battles and weapons by studying works of art (mostly paintings). Four sections cover ancient through modern warfare. Each section introduces several art pieces and gives general information about the battle depicted, followed by a closer look at details in each piece. This provides an interesting if somewhat basic look at the evolution of warfare. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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