On the Weapons, Army Organisation, and Political Maxims of the Ancient Hindus With Special Reference to Gunpowder and Firearms |
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| Author:
| Oppert, Gustav |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-08039-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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This 1880 book considers, 'with special reference to gunpowder and firearms', the weaponry of the Hindu armies of the Middle Ages. Oppert's claim that gunpowder was being used in India in the twelfth century is probably untenable, but the work remains an interesting study of Hindu fighting forces.
This 1880 book considers, 'with special reference to gunpowder and firearms', the weaponry of the Hindu armies of the Middle Ages. Oppert's claim that gunpowder was being used in India in the twelfth century is probably untenable, but the work remains an interesting study of Hindu fighting forces.