{"product_id":"kalashnikovs-crossroads-zahid-ameer-9798345095263","title":"Kalashnikov's Crossroads: War, Design, and Regret","description":"\"\u003cb\u003eKalashnikov's Crossroads: War, Design, and Regret\u003c\/b\u003e\" offers a compelling exploration into the life of \u003cb\u003eMikhail Kalashnikov\u003c\/b\u003e, the inventor of the legendary \u003cb\u003eAK-47\u003c\/b\u003e rifle. This meticulously researched book delves into the crossroads of war and invention, tracing Kalashnikov's journey from a humble Soviet soldier to a world-renowned military engineer. Discover the fascinating history of the \u003cb\u003eAK-47\u003c\/b\u003e, its global impact on modern warfare, and the ethical dilemmas that haunted its creator in his later years. With detailed insights into the \u003cb\u003edesign\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003erise\u003c\/b\u003e of one of the most influential firearms ever made, this book examines how the AK-47 became a symbol of both liberation and violence across continents. Readers will also learn about Kalashnikov's \u003cb\u003epost-war reflections\u003c\/b\u003e, his feelings of regret, and the legacy he left behind. A must-read for enthusiasts of \u003cb\u003emilitary history\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eweaponry\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ebiographies\u003c\/b\u003e, this book provides a nuanced look at one man's invention that changed the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zahid Ameer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798345095263\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Zahid Ameer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46825911779583,"sku":"9798345095263","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5d7054a6-e55f-4e22-8166-53d5cdb61d59.jpg?v=1746074003","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kalashnikovs-crossroads-zahid-ameer-9798345095263","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}