Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs
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Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion BombsSecondary Title
Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient WorldDescription
Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs traces biological and chemical warfare to its ancient roots.. Drawing on a wide array of sources, both ancient and modern, the author recounts ancient recipes for concocting arrow poisons; she describes booby traps rigged with plague; toxic honey, poisoned wells, and spiked wine; petroleum-based combustibles, choking gases, and incendiary bombs; and the deployment of dangerous animals and venomous insects. The author also explores the ambiguous moral implications inherent in this kind of warfare: if intelligence and cunning are to be valued, as well as physical courage on the battlefield, then are these nefarious forms of warfare ingenious or cowardly?Category
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