'From Stone to Steel' is a book of weaponry and armor, but it is also an examination of history and culture. From age to age, every culture has approached similar ends with its own unique perspective. 'From Stone to Steel' is not merely a simple list of items, but rather an explanation of their use, their cultural significance, even their drawbacks. Besides weapons and armor, 'From Stone to Steel' contains new feats, new skills, new prestige classes, and new game mechanics. Through each chapter, topics like tactics, special materials, training, and culture are discussed, so that they can be understood and placed in any campaign world. And though these items are based in history, suggestions are made for their inclusion in a fantasy world. You'll even find items of myth, fantastic construction materials, new spells to augment weapons and armor, and even fantasy racial items (based, where possible, on myth or legend).