Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World Episode 10, Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns Episode 10, Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns.

Streaming video - 2013

The story of invention is often the story of cultural contact. Witness the origins of gunpowder in ancient China and trace its movement into Europe. Then, shift your attention to the development of gunpowder weapons and consider how cannons, rifles, and handguns changed the face of warfare as well as the world's political and social structures.

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[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2013.
2019.
Language
English
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W. Bernard Carlson (actor)
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A Kanopy streaming video
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (26 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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