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A History of Chemical Warfare by K. Coleman

A History of Chemical Warfare

Paperback – Illustrated, May 17, 2005

K. Coleman, Kim Coleman

Palgrave Macmillan · Paperback · May 17, 2005

This book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700BC to the present day.

World War I HistoryChemical & Biological WarfareArms Control & Security
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Who it’s for
An analysis traces chemical weapons from 700 BC through modern conflicts and control efforts.
Genres
Chemical & Biological Warfare, World War I History, Arms Control & Security
Published
Palgrave Macmillan, May 17, 2005

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About this book

This book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700BC to the present day. The First World War is examined in detail since it remains the most significant experience of the chemical threat, but the Second World War, and post-war conflicts are also evaluated. Additionally, protocols attempting to control the proliferation and use of chemical weapons are assessed.

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Finally, the book examines the threat (real and imagined) from a chemical warfare attack today by rationally assessing to what extent terrorist groups around the world are capable of making and using such weapons.

Chemical Warfare History

An analysis traces chemical weapons from 700 BC through modern conflicts and control efforts.

Come here for

  • A detailed examination of chemical warfare in the First World War
  • Assessments of protocols to control proliferation and use

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  • Coverage of the Second World War and post-war conflicts
  • An assessment of present-day chemical attack threats and terrorist capabilities

Where it sits

Chemical & Biological Warfare100%
Arms Control & Security69%
World War I History58%

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Publisher categories

  • History
  • History of Science
Authors
K. Coleman, Kim Coleman
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Published
May 17, 2005
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
History