Deadly Ingenuity: A History of Unusual Weapons from around the World and across Time

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Robert Escobar

Deadly Ingenuity

A History of Unusual Weapons from around the World and across Time

Robert Escobar

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English

Gatekeeper Press
02 August 2023

Military history; Weapons & equipment; Ordnance, weapons technology

Deadly Ingenuity: A History of Unusual Weapons from Around the World and Across Time does something new in the study of weaponry and martial arts. It traverses the centuries and continents while focusing exclusively on fighting tools that are not the usual suspects. It also brings to light some historical weapons and fighting techniques that have never before been surveyed. The diverse panoply of objects takes the reader from islands (Hawaii, Okinawa, New Zealand), to plains (Argentina, the American Southwest) and from jungles (Borneo, Brazil) to cities (New York City, London, Seoul, Tokyo, Venice). Nor are those complete lists. Sources include but are not limited to Chinese and Japanese martial arts texts, Irish mythology, Victorian crime blotters, naval history, Greek classics, Roman historians, the memoirs of English knights and 21st century headlines. Robert Escobar's first weapons book was praised by an American History professor, an award winning author, an archeologist, a legendary weapons author and others. He worked feverishly to ensure this work is a worthy follow-up.

By: Robert Escobar
Imprint: Gatekeeper Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781662940651
ISBN 10: 1662940653
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 02 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Escobar (Kiki) is a court-recognized weapons expert, antique weapons specialist and martial artist. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in Goju-Ryu karate and a 1st degree black belt in kobudo (Okinawan weaponry). His first book, Saps, Blackjacks and Slungshots: A History of Forgotten Weapons, , tells the story of the most overlooked weapons family in history. His YouTube channel, titled Object History, is the internet's largest repository of video footage displaying detailed views of vintage and obsolete melee weapons.