The Crossbow (Its Military and Sporting History, Construction and Use)
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Product Details
Author:
Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
400
Publisher:
Skyhorse (April 17, 2007)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9781602390102
ISBN-10:
160239010X
Weight:
17.36oz
Dimensions:
7.25" x 9.25" x 7.3"
Case Pack:
14
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_07042026_P10292974_onix30_Complete-20260704.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$19.95
As low as:
$15.36
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
A
Audience:
General/trade
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Skyhorse
Overview
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.
