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Ancient Discoveries: Primitive Battles And Their Deadly Weapons

This incredible series changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and frightening than we might imagine. Filmed on location where historical events actually took place and using brilliant, lifelike computer animation, Ancient Discoveries applies that latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about the weapons and tactics used thousands of years ago. Reconstructions of primitive machines and hands-on demonstrations reveal the horrifying effects that these weapons had on the battlefield and illustrates the extraordinary ingenuity of the engineer who built them.
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This incredible series changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated & frightening than we might imagine. Filmed on location where historical events actually took place & using brilliant, lifelike computer animation, Ancient Discoveries applies that latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about the weapons & tactics used thousands of years ago. Reconstructions of primitive machines & hands-on demonstrations reveal the horrifying effects that these weapons had on the battlefield & illustrates the extraordinary ingenuity of the engineer who built them.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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