Author: Edward Samuel Farrow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 998
Book Description
Farrow's Military Encyclopedia
Author: Edward Samuel Farrow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 998
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 998
Book Description
Farrow's Military Encyclopedia : Dictionary of Military Knowledge, Illustrated with Maps and about Three Thousand Wood Engravings
Author: Edward S. (Edward Samuel) Farrow
Publisher: New York : Military-naval Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Military-naval Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Farrow's Military Encyclopedia
Author: Edward S. Farrow
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365418528
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Excerpt from Farrow's Military Encyclopedia: A Dictionary of Military Knowledge, Illustrated With Maps and About Three Thousand Wood Engravings In conclusion, the Compiler asks the indulgence of Military Critics wherever errors or discrepancies have crept into this work, and begs to acknowledge the valuable help oh tained from the works of many authors, both military and scientific, through the courtesy of Messrs. John Wiley Sons and Mr. D. Van Nostrand, publishers, and the assistance he has received from various friends. To'general Stephen V. Benet, Chief of Ordnance, United States Army, he is especially indebted for courteous assistance in the preparation of the work. To economize in space and to avoid crowding up the text, the name of the author from whom information has been derived has not been inserted after each quotation; but a list of all works which have been consulted, and from which extractions have been made, will be found at the commencement of each volume. It is intended, with the view of meeting the changes which are constantly taking place in the matém'el of armies, new processes, military inventions, etc., to issue a Supplement at suitable intervals, containing all alterations and additions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365418528
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Excerpt from Farrow's Military Encyclopedia: A Dictionary of Military Knowledge, Illustrated With Maps and About Three Thousand Wood Engravings In conclusion, the Compiler asks the indulgence of Military Critics wherever errors or discrepancies have crept into this work, and begs to acknowledge the valuable help oh tained from the works of many authors, both military and scientific, through the courtesy of Messrs. John Wiley Sons and Mr. D. Van Nostrand, publishers, and the assistance he has received from various friends. To'general Stephen V. Benet, Chief of Ordnance, United States Army, he is especially indebted for courteous assistance in the preparation of the work. To economize in space and to avoid crowding up the text, the name of the author from whom information has been derived has not been inserted after each quotation; but a list of all works which have been consulted, and from which extractions have been made, will be found at the commencement of each volume. It is intended, with the view of meeting the changes which are constantly taking place in the matém'el of armies, new processes, military inventions, etc., to issue a Supplement at suitable intervals, containing all alterations and additions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
West Point and the Military Academy
Author: Edward Samuel Farrow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Defending America's Coasts, 1775-1950
Author: Dale E. Floyd
Publisher:
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Category : Coast defenses
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Coast defenses
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Spartan Scytale and Developments in Ancient and Modern Cryptography
Author: Martine Diepenbroek
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 135028128X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
This book offers a comprehensive review and reassessment of the classical sources describing the cryptographic Spartan device known as the scytale. Challenging the view promoted by modern historians of cryptography which look at the scytale as a simple and impractical 'stick', Diepenbroek argues for the scytale's deserved status as a vehicle for secret communication in the ancient world. By way of comparison, Diepenbroek demonstrates that the cryptographic principles employed in the Spartan scytale show an encryption and coding system that is no less complex than some 20th-century transposition ciphers. The result is that, contrary to the accepted point of view, scytale encryption is as complex and secure as other known ancient ciphers. Drawing on salient comparisons with a selection of modern transposition ciphers (and their historical predecessors), the reader is provided with a detailed overview and analysis of the surviving classical sources that similarly reveal the potential of the scytale as an actual cryptographic and steganographic tool in ancient Sparta in order to illustrate the relative sophistication of the Spartan scytale as a practical device for secret communication. This helps to establish the conceptual basis that the scytale would, in theory, have offered its ancient users a secure method for secret communication over long distances.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 135028128X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
This book offers a comprehensive review and reassessment of the classical sources describing the cryptographic Spartan device known as the scytale. Challenging the view promoted by modern historians of cryptography which look at the scytale as a simple and impractical 'stick', Diepenbroek argues for the scytale's deserved status as a vehicle for secret communication in the ancient world. By way of comparison, Diepenbroek demonstrates that the cryptographic principles employed in the Spartan scytale show an encryption and coding system that is no less complex than some 20th-century transposition ciphers. The result is that, contrary to the accepted point of view, scytale encryption is as complex and secure as other known ancient ciphers. Drawing on salient comparisons with a selection of modern transposition ciphers (and their historical predecessors), the reader is provided with a detailed overview and analysis of the surviving classical sources that similarly reveal the potential of the scytale as an actual cryptographic and steganographic tool in ancient Sparta in order to illustrate the relative sophistication of the Spartan scytale as a practical device for secret communication. This helps to establish the conceptual basis that the scytale would, in theory, have offered its ancient users a secure method for secret communication over long distances.
World Military Leaders
Author: Mark Grossman
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Articles profiling important military leaders are arranged in A to Z format.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Articles profiling important military leaders are arranged in A to Z format.
Weapons and Warfare [2 volumes]
Author: Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1289
Book Description
This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1289
Book Description
This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included.
Engineer Historical Studies
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description