The Book of the Crossbow

With an Additional Section on Catapults and Other Siege Engines

Nonfiction, History, Military, Weapons
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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.

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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.

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