The Crossbow

by Ralph Payne-Gallwey

Hardcover, 1958

Status

Available

Call number

623.441

Tags

cossbow, history medieval, history renaissance

Genres

Collection

Books: Non-Fiction

Publication

HOLLAND PRESS (1958), Hardcover

Description

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.

Subjects

Catapult
Crossbows

Language

English

Original publication date

1903

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