The Book of the Crossbow
With an Additional Section on Catapults and Other Siege Engines
Nonfiction, History, Military, Weapons
| Author: | Ralph Payne-Gallwey | ISBN: | 9780486139265 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | June 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ralph Payne-Gallwey |
| ISBN: | 9780486139265 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | June 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
This fascinating study, the only book devoted exclusively to the crossbow, traces its use as a military and sporting weapon as well as its construction and management in medieval and modern times. The work also covers such related weapons as the balista, catapult, Turkish bow, and more. Over 240 illustrations.
This fascinating study, the only book devoted exclusively to the crossbow, traces its use as a military and sporting weapon as well as its construction and management in medieval and modern times. The work also covers such related weapons as the balista, catapult, Turkish bow, and more. Over 240 illustrations.
