The Crossbow (Weapon)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472824601 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Technologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority as it enabled a peasant to take out a fully armored noble knight from great range. Technical advances allowed the development of ever more powerful bows. It was an extremely useful weapon, and especially effective in siege warfare for both attack and defense.Known to the Ancient Greeks and the Chinese as early as the 5th century BC, the crossbow developed both in Western Europe and in the Far East. In this study acknowledged weaponry expert Mike Loades traces the origins, development, combat record, and lasting legacy of the crossbow, the formidable projectil
He is the author of Swords and Swordsmen (2010), The Longbow (2013), and The Composite Bow (2016). He lives in the UK.. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Mike Loades is a respected author, broadcaster, director, and action arranger who has made numerous television appearances as a historical weapons expert and
Peter Dennis was born in 1950. He is the author of Swords and Swordsmen (2010), The Longbow (2013), and The Composite Bow (2016). He lives in the UK.. About the AuthorMike Loades is a respected author, broadcaster, director, and action arranger who has made numerous television appearances as a historical weapons expert and military historian. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles