Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Unconventional Warfare in the Ancient World by Adrienne Mayor

Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Unconventional Warfare in the Ancient World

Adrienne Mayor

432 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative tense slow-paced
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Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Unconventional Warfare in the Ancient World by Adrienne Mayor is a gripping and captivating read that will captivate history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the darker side of human ingenuity and the evolution of warfare, who will be drawn into a richly illustrated and meticulously researched journey through the ancient world's most unconventional and intriguing tactics.

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Flamethrowers, poison gases, incendiary bombs, the large-scale spreading of disease: are these terrifying agents of warfare modern inventions? Not by a long shot. In this riveting history of the origins of unconventional war, Adrienne Mayor shows ...

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reflective: 40%

dark: 26%

challenging: 13%

tense: 13%

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