Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Era of Assassination by Lisa Traynor (English)

Description: Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Era of Assassination by Lisa Traynor Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The shot that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 is known as the shot heard around the world. Using a reconstructed bulletproof vest and a Browning Model 1910 pistol, Lisa Traynor poses a haunting question: had Franz Ferdinand been wearing body armour on the day of his assassination, would it have saved his life? Publisher Description Could the event that triggered the `war to end all wars have been prevented? The shot that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand - long considered the catalyst for the outbreak of the First World War - is often described as the `shot heard around the world. Far less widely known is the fact that the Archduke may have owned, but on that fateful day did not wear, a silk bulletproof vest created by Polish priest-turned-inventor Casimir Zeglen. Applying innovative new research, Lisa Traynor highlights the risks associated with power and status in the early 20th century, and charts the technological development of pistols used in the periods assassination plots. Testing replicas of Zeglens invention with a Royal Armouries Browning Model 1910 pistol identical to that used by the Archdukes assassin, Traynor poses the haunting question: if Franz Ferdinand had worn body armour on the day of his assassination, would it have saved his life? Featured in the BBC TV series Sword, Musket and Machine Gun: Britains Armed History, this fascinating book breaks new ground in our understanding of arms and armour technology on the eve of the First World War. Author Biography Lisa Traynor is Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum. She has co-curated exhibitions on `Waterloo the Art of Battle (to mark the 200th anniversary in 2015, in conjunction with the Royal Academy of Arts) and `Bullets, Blades and Battle Bowlers (exploring the rise of weapons technology during the First World War). Details ISBN 0948092882 ISBN-13 9780948092886 Title Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Era of Assassination Author Lisa Traynor Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 80 Publisher Trustees of the Royal Armouries GE_Item_ID:124264466; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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