Artillery Through the Ages (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Short, Illustrated History of the Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in AmericaBy Albert Manucy
Length3h 21m
About this audiobook
Artillery Through the Ages is a concise yet remarkably lucid survey of the evolution of cannon, projectiles, gun carriages, and fortification warfare from the advent of gunpowder to the modernizing armies of the nineteenth century. Written in a clear expository style, the book combines technical explanation with historical narrative, placing weapons within the broader context of siegecraft, naval power, and imperial defense. Its illustrations and practical terminology make it both a reference work and an accessible introduction to military material culture. Albert Manucy was an American historian, architectural scholar, and longtime National Park Service specialist closely associated with the study of Spanish colonial fortifications, especially Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. His expertise in masonry forts, coastal defense, and early modern military engineering clearly informs the book. Rather than treating artillery as isolated machinery, Manucy understands it as part of a built environment shaped by strategy, craftsmanship, and state power. This volume is recommended to readers interested in military history, historic preservation, arms and armor, or the technological foundations of empire. Students will value its clarity; specialists will appreciate its disciplined synthesis. It remains an excellent gateway to understanding how artillery transformed warfare and architecture alike.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (32)
Includes Amazon
GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 15, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Artillery Through the Ages (Annotated)
18SMOOTHBORES OF THE LATER PERIOD
2THE ERA OF ARTILLERY
19GARRISON AND SHIP GUNS
3THE ANCIENT ENGINES OF WAR
20SIEGE CANNON
4GUNPOWDER COMES TO EUROPE
21FIELD CANNON
5THE BOMBARDS
22HOWITZERS
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6SIXTEENTH CENTURY CANNON
23PETARDS
7THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY AND GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
24PROJECTILES
8THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
25SOLID SHOT
9UNITED STATES GUNS OF THE EARLY 1800's
26EXPLOSIVE SHELLS
10RIFLING
27FUZES
11THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES
28SCATTER PROJECTILES
12THE CHANGE INTO MODERN ARTILLERY
29INCENDIARIES AND CHEMICAL PROJECTILES
13GUNPOWDER
30FIXED AMMUNITION
14PRIMERS
31ROCKETS
15MODERN USE OF BLACK POWDER
32TOOLS
16THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CANNON
33THE PRACTICE OF GUNNERY
17THE EARLY SMOOTHBORE CANNON
34Memorable Quotes
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