One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow fired a 12-inch bolt capable of piercing all but the strongest armor. This fascinating illustrated study traces its use in both medieval and modern times as a military and sporting weapon. It also covers related weapons, including balistas, catapults, and the Turkish bow. Over 240 illustrations.
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Sir Ralph William Frankland Payne-Gallwey (1848-1916) was an engineer, historian, and artist who wrote many books on military history.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0486287203VG
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Vendeur : Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_483173249
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_486090577
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0486287203VG
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Vendeur : HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_480765726
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Vendeur : HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_483148044
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Vendeur : Falls Bookstore, Readsboro, VT, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. illustrated with Drawings (illustrateur). \Yellow background withBlack-line pictorial and black print onfront cover. Printing on inside covers, Light shelfwear. Tight sound and unmarked 328 pages in original text and 47 in Appendix material. Contains material of author's original 19034 work plus added material of 1905 Appendix. N° de réf. du vendeur 017090
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Vendeur : The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Illustrated throughout, index, 328 pages plus appendix 24 pages and 23 pages. Clean unmarked copy, very nice. N° de réf. du vendeur 016812
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Vendeur : Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dover Publications, 2009. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. N° de réf. du vendeur 546843
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Vendeur : Avol's Books LLC, Madison, WI, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fine. N° de réf. du vendeur 225128
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