February 18, 1563: Orleans, France. An assassin lies in wait for his victim. In the killer s hand is a deadly new weapon a machine designed to destroy lives in a flash. — Now, join HISTORYTM for the fascinating story behind... more » the handgun and its unlikely inventor master artist and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci. While working for the Duke of Milan at the end of the 15th century, da Vinci was called upon to design fantastical new war machines. One of his inventions was the wheel-lock pistol, a weapon that allowed the user to fire a shot quickly and efficiently, using only one hand. In this captivating program, learn how this revolutionary tool set the stage for the assassination of the Duke of Guise in 1563 an event that paved the way for the French civil war and changed the course of history forever.
With trademark thoroughness and drama, MAN, MOMENT, MACHINE explores the true story behind how Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance Man, created one of the world s most influential machines.« less
Actor:| Director:History Genres:Educational, Documentary Sub-Genres:Educational, History Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 08/25/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 0hr 50min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Languages:English