Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs by F. M. Mayor
Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World
An accessible history of ancient chemical and biological warfare that surveys how societies across the Mediterranean and Near East devised incendiaries, toxins, and animal-based weapons to gain tactical advantage. Drawing on myths, chronicles, and archaeological evidence, it examines notorious tactics like fire that burned on water, poisoned arrows, toxic honey traps, disease-laden projectiles, and clay jars filled with scorpions, while sifting legend from fact and considering the ethical and cultural contexts of these early weapons.
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 320-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Greek Fire, Poisoned Arrows & Scorpion Bombs
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