From before the Domesday Book, through Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Wales and Ireland, the crusades, Bannockburn and the Wars of the Roses, until the time of the Tudors, this book takes us on a wide-ranging and fascinating journey through history. Tactics, myths, origins, defence and armour are all discussed; as are the different types of bow - shortbow, longbow, composite bows and crossbow. Crucial to our understanding of archery through the ages was the discovery of the wreck of the Mary Rose. Built during Henry VIII's ...
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From before the Domesday Book, through Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Wales and Ireland, the crusades, Bannockburn and the Wars of the Roses, until the time of the Tudors, this book takes us on a wide-ranging and fascinating journey through history. Tactics, myths, origins, defence and armour are all discussed; as are the different types of bow - shortbow, longbow, composite bows and crossbow. Crucial to our understanding of archery through the ages was the discovery of the wreck of the Mary Rose. Built during Henry VIII's reign, she sank in 1545 and it was not until 1979 that a great discovery was made. On board were chests of bows, many in excellent condition, which challenged ideas of historical bow design. Robert Hardy was one of the experts consulted when the bows were found. From this evidence, as from archaeological finds and medieval illustrations, Robert Hardy and Matthew Strickland have produced the definitive work on medieval military archery. This lively and informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical background of the great warbow.
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Fair. Ex-library book, usual markings. Well read with some wear but still very useable. With Dust Cover and FRONT COVER BOARD DETACHED FROM SPINE. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 1st edition, 2005. Pages slightly 'wavy' to the touch, but otherwise a very nice clean, bright copy. This is a heavy book (about 2.1kg packed); additional postage may be required.
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Very Good, No Dust Jacket. 4TO, Photos & Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover in dust jacket. Black cloth boards with title in gold on spine. Light soil and edge wear. Text pages are clean. No dust jacket. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
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