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Category Archives: technology
Handgun Control in Medieval Japan
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a nice exhibit of Japanese arms and armor. Toward the end of the exhibit hung two very elegant matchlock guns dating to the Edo period (the 17th century). A small accompanying sign stated … Continue reading
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Tagged guns, handguns, history, history of technology, Japan, Japanese history, medieval, medieval warfare, research
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Review: The Man Who Loved China: Joseph Needham & the Making of a Masterpiece
The Man Who Loved China: Joseph Needham & the Making of a Masterpiece by Simon Winchester My rating: 5 of 5 stars A thoroughly entertaining background to the creation of one of the world’s great series on the history of … Continue reading
