University of Atlantia

Course Detail

Evolution of firearms, from 13th through 16th Centuries

Instructor:
Erich von Kleinfeld


Instructor's Kingdom: Atlantia, Time Zone: EST
University Session:
UA106 February 13, 2021
Crs #:
716
Date:
Sat Feb 13
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee:
Length:
1 hr
Credits:
1
Attendees:
24/99
Room:
Geography
Course Category:
Medieval Technology
Track:
Non European Studies
Description
The Chinese invented gunpowder in the 9th Century. Its use spread westward by the 13th Century. Where the Chinese focused primarily on bombs and rockets, firearms development took off in Europe. This course discusses the progression from medieval hand-cannons, up to the development of flint-and-steel systems in the late 1500s. We will also look at the evolution of gunpowder chemistry and production. Decision whether or not to record this class will be by unanimous consent vote of participants, at the time of the class.