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The book of the crossbow

Author : Ralph Payne-Galloway
Publisher : Aegitas
ISBN 13 : 5678757865
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book The book of the crossbow written by Ralph Payne-Galloway and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow probably originated in the Western Roman Empire early in the fourth century, its design perhaps suggested by the balista, an ancient form of catapult. The medieval crossbow fired a twelve-inch bolt (quarrel) capable of piercing all but the strongest armor and is widely credited with helping Richard the Lionhearted defeat the Saracens at the battle of Arfus during the Third Crusade. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Despite the fact that crossbows were carried by thousands of soldiers in medieval warfare, this book is the only work ever devoted exclusively to this widely used weapon. In addition to detailing the history of the crossbow and its military and sporting uses, the author also deals with an arsenal of related weapons, from the siege engines, balistas and catapults of the ancients to such arms as the Turkish bow and the Chinese repeating crossbow. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Enhanced with over 200 illustrations, ranging from contemporary battle pictures to scale constructional plans, and replete with scholarly detail and intriguing anecdotes, this classic study will interest historians, medievalists, sportsmen and any student of arms and armor.

The Book of the Crossbow (History of Archery Series)

Author : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473329201
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (292 download)

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Download or read book The Book of the Crossbow (History of Archery Series) written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: "The Catapult and Balista," "The Turkish Composite Bow," "The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension," "The Bow-String," "The Arrow," "The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow," "The Horne Groove," "The Thumb-Ring," "Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.

Appendix to The Book of the Crossbow and Ancient Projectile Engines (History of Archery Series)

Author : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473340160
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis Appendix to The Book of the Crossbow and Ancient Projectile Engines (History of Archery Series) by : Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Download or read book Appendix to The Book of the Crossbow and Ancient Projectile Engines (History of Archery Series) written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the crossbow, being a historical account of its development and evolution throughout the centuries. The crossbow was a revolutionary advancement in ballistic weaponry which was arguably the forerunner to hand-held guns. This volume explores its history and discusses how its design and development varied from country to country. Contents include: "The Slurbow", "The Sixteenth-century Sporting Crossbow", "The Cranequin, and How it was Applied to Bend the Steel Bow of a Crossbow", "The Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Century Spanish Sporting Crossbow, with a Steel Bow of Moderate Strength which was Bent by a Cranequin", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.

The History of Archery

Author : Theodore R. Whitman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781974262557
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book The History of Archery written by Theodore R. Whitman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the history, development and current state of History of Archery in this collection of articles by author/expert Theodore R. Whitman. From it's beginnings in the Epipaleolithic period, progress through ancient history and the middle ages; and continuing through to the present day, this interesting book covers archery through many periods of human history. The bow & arrow are known to have been invented by the end of the Upper Paleolithic, and for at least 10,000 years archery was an important military & hunting skill, and is featured prominently in the mythologies of many cultures. Archers, whether on foot, in chariots and on horseback were a major part of most militaries until about 1500 when they began to be replaced by firearms, first in Europe, and then progressively elsewhere.

War Bows

Author : Mike Loades
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472825527
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book War Bows written by Mike Loades and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armoured targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, on foot, from chariots and on horseback for over a thousand years, used by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds. Historical weapons expert Mike Loades reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons that changed the nature of warfare. Complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient arms.

The Crossbow

Author : Mike Loades
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147282461X
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Crossbow written by Mike Loades and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority because it could be used with little training as a weapon of assassination. The study of bow designs, trigger mechanisms and spanning devices reveals a tale of considerable mechanical ingenuity; advances that produced a battlefield weapon requiring comparatively little training to use. It was an extremely useful weapon, and especially effective in siege warfare for both attack and defence. 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. Advances in trigger mechanisms, spanning and bow design allowed the development of ever more powerful bows. In this study acknowledged weaponry expert Mike Loades traces the origins, development, combat record and lasting legacy of the crossbow, the formidable projectile weapon that played a key role in a host of battles and sieges across Europe and Asia.

The Crossbow, Mediæval and Modern, Military and Sporting

Author : Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Crossbow, Mediæval and Modern, Military and Sporting written by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Archery (History of Archery Series)

Author : Louis William Maxson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473346916
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Archery (History of Archery Series) written by Louis William Maxson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to archery, with information on the British Long-Bow, exercises that can improve archery skills, the history of archery, tools, proper use of a bow, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information, "The Archery" will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in the sport, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "The History of Archery", "A Glance at the Career of the English Long-Bow", "What Exercise do your Boys and Girls Take?", "Archery, Past and Present", "The Tools and their Use", "The Bow", "The Arrow and the String", "The Target and Minor Tackle", "The Shooting Glove", "The Bracer", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.

The Teaching of Archery (History of Archery Series)

Author : Dave Craft
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473340179
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Teaching of Archery (History of Archery Series) written by Dave Craft and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a complete guide to learning and teaching archery, with information on everything from adjusting a bow string to repairing arrows. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in archery. Contents include: "Getting School or Camp Tackle in Order", "Bows", "Bracing a Bow", "Adjusting a Bow String", "Serving a Bow String", "Making the Arrow Knot", "Weighing Bows", "Making a Tiller", "Providing Storage Facilities for the Bows", "Making a Portable Bow Rack", "Arrows", "Making Minor Arrow Repairs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.

The Book of Archery

Author : George Agar Hansard
Publisher : Derrydale Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Archery written by George Agar Hansard and published by Derrydale Press. This book was released on 1840 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Archery and Crossbow Guilds in Medieval Flanders, 1300-1500

Author : Laura Crombie
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783271043
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Archery and Crossbow Guilds in Medieval Flanders, 1300-1500 written by Laura Crombie and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2016 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First full study devoted to the archery and crossbow guilds which grew up in Flanders in the middle ages.

Additional Notes on Arrow Release (History of Archery Series)

Author : Edward S. Morse
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473340136
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis Additional Notes on Arrow Release (History of Archery Series) by : Edward S. Morse

Download or read book Additional Notes on Arrow Release (History of Archery Series) written by Edward S. Morse and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to archery. It includes a fascinating historical account of archery throughout the ages and contains information on the differences in archery practice in a variety of cultures. It also provides simple instructions on how to use a bow and arrow. This volume is highly recommended for those with a keen interest in archery. Contents include: "The History of Archery", "Additional Notes on Arrow Release", "Primary Release", "Secondary Release", "Tertiary Release", "Mediterranean Release", "Mongolian Release", "Additional Equipment", "Aiming the Bow", "Arrows", "Striking your Target", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.

The Crossbow - Mediaeval and Modern Military and Sporting It's Construction, History, and Management with a Treatise on the Balista and Catapult of the Ancients and an Appendix on the Catapult, Balista and the Turkish Bow

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Author : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473330559
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Crossbow - Mediaeval and Modern Military and Sporting It's Construction, History, and Management with a Treatise on the Balista and Catapult of the Ancients and an Appendix on the Catapult, Balista and the Turkish Bow written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on ancient and mediaeval Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The history of the Crossbow, with notes Comparative on the Longbow and Handgun," "The Construction and Management of Crossbows: Mediaeval," "The Construction and Management of Crossbows--(continued): Modern," "A Treatise on the Siege Engines used in Ancient and Mediaeval Times for Discharging Great Stones and Arrows," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Crossbow

Author : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 160239010X
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book The Crossbow written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007-04-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accomplished engineer describes military and sporting crossbows, their construction, use, and history. Comprehensively illustrated with original drawings. This unique exploration of a weapon used for centuries will fascinate historians and enthusiasts alike. The crossbow, probably introduced to England by the Norman invaders in 1066, was once considered so barbarous that it was prohibited as a "weapon hateful to God and unfit for Christians." Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, an accomplished engineer, here describes military and sporting crossbows and their dimensions, components, and ranges; provides hard-to-find information on crossbow construction; gives details about modern crossbows such as bullet-shooting crossbows and bolt-shooting crossbows; and peeks at unusual crossbows like the Chinese repeating crossbow. Comprehensively illustrated with original drawings and selections from historical manuscripts, this is a necessary reference book for anyone who hunts with a crossbow or collects or studies weapons of the past. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The Medieval Crossbow

Author : Stuart Ellis-Gorman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526789566
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Medieval Crossbow written by Stuart Ellis-Gorman and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth, illustrated history and technical study of this iconic weapon of the Middle Ages. The crossbow is an iconic weapon of the Middle Ages and, alongside the longbow, one of the most effective ranged weapons of the pre-gunpowder era. Unfortunately, despite its general fame it has been decades since an in-depth history of the medieval crossbow has been published, which is why Stuart Ellis-Gorman’s detailed, accessible, and highly illustrated study is so valuable. The Medieval Crossbow approaches the history of the crossbow from two directions. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and finally a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second half of the book explores the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in sixteenth-century Europe. Along the way it explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow’s early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. This fascinating book brings together the work of a wide range of accomplished crossbow scholars and incorporates the author’s own original research to create an account of the medieval crossbow that will appeal to anyone looking to gain an insight into one of the most important weapons of the Middle Ages.

The Longbow

Author : Mike Loades
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782000879
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book The Longbow written by Mike Loades and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War. The longbow was the weapon at the heart of the English military ascendancy in the century after 1340. Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the extraordinary victories enjoyed by English forces over superior numbers at Crécy and Poitiers, and remained a key battlefield weapon throughout the Wars of the Roses and beyond. It also played a leading role in raiding, siege and naval warfare. Its influence and use spread to the armies of Burgundy, Scotland and other powers, and its reputation as a cost-effective and easily produced weapon led to calls for its widespread adoption among the nascent armies of the American Republic as late as the 1770s.

War Bows

Author : Mike Loades
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472825535
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book War Bows written by Mike Loades and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armored targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, used on foot, from chariots, and on horseback for over a thousand years by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols, and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi bow to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds. Historical weapons expert Mike Loades reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons that changed the nature of warfare. Complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient arms.