Incendiary weapon used by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire developed c. 672

A history of Greek fire and gunpowder / [James Riddick Partington].

Histoire des sciences : la chimie au moyen âge / ouvrage publié sous les auspices du Ministère de l'instruction publique par m. Bertholet.

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A history of Greek fire and gunpowder / [James Riddick Partington].

Histoire des sciences : la chimie au moyen âge / ouvrage publié sous les auspices du Ministère de l'instruction publique par m. Bertholet.