Title

Pikes and lances fitted with small fire tubes

Caption

Pikes and lances fitted with small fire tubes which, when lit, propelled the missiles towards the enemy. From "De la pirotechnia" by Vannoccio Biringuccio (Venice, 1540). Woodcut. War. Pyrothecnics. Incendiary.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010348P

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