The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world,
with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small
arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted
by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day,
with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. It is the longest serving
post-World War II military weapon and its ease of use, durability and low
production costs ensure that it's use will continue for generations to come.

This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing
its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies
of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ
the weapon today.

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