author
Frederick Wilkinson
A prolific historian of arms and armour, he spent more than sixty years writing clear, accessible books on weapons, warfare, and military technology. His work helped generations of general readers and collectors explore how arms and armor evolved across centuries and cultures.
1 Audiobook
The Story of the Cotton Plant
by Frederick Wilkinson
About the author
Born in Concordia on January 16, 1922, Frederick "Fred" Wilkinson became a respected researcher and author whose books ranged widely across the history of arms and armour. Over a long career, he wrote more than forty books and became especially well known for making technical and historical subjects approachable for non-specialist readers.
Wilkinson was closely associated with the Arms and Armour Society, where he was recognized for many years of service. Tributes published after his death in London on June 21, 2022, described him as a prolific writer and an important figure in the field, with interests that reached beyond weaponry into related areas of material and military history.
His best-known titles include Arms & Armour and other works on firearms, handguns, and historic weapons. For audiobook listeners and curious readers alike, his appeal lies in the way he turns specialized knowledge into lively, readable history.