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The Longbow
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Author : Mike Loades
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-09-20
The Longbow written by Mike Loades and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-20 with History categories.
An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War. The longbow was the weapon at the heart of the English military ascendancy in the century after 1340. Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the extraordinary victories enjoyed by English forces over superior numbers at Crécy and Poitiers, and remained a key battlefield weapon throughout the Wars of the Roses and beyond. It also played a leading role in raiding, siege and naval warfare. Its influence and use spread to the armies of Burgundy, Scotland and other powers, and its reputation as a cost-effective and easily produced weapon led to calls for its widespread adoption among the nascent armies of the American Republic as late as the 1770s.
Bowmen Of England
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Author : Donald Featherstone
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2011-12-13
Bowmen Of England written by Donald Featherstone and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-13 with History categories.
The centuries-long history of the legendary and deadly English longbow is explored and explained in a “classic work . . . an engaging, enjoyable read” (De Re Military). From the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries, the longbow was the weapon that changed European history more than any other. In the skilled hands of English and Welsh archers it revolutionized all the medieval concepts and traditions of war. It was the winning factor in every major battle from Morlaix in 1342 to Patay in 1429. This well-researched study of the English longbow from its early development until the Wars of the Roses offers fascinating insight into a game-changing tool of warfare and the men who wielded it in an age of courage, vitality, and endurance—culminating in an enthralling reconstruction of the engagement in which it was last used: in 1940 France at the outbreak of World War II.
How To Shoot The Longbow
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Author : Hugh D. H. Soar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
How To Shoot The Longbow written by Hugh D. H. Soar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
A Leading Expert on Traditional Archery Offers Insight Into How the Longbow Was Drawn from Medieval Sources to Modern Recreations "Soar's book [The Crooked Stick] is indispensible."--Bernard Cornwell, New York Times bestselling author Relying on more than fifty years' experience in archery, historian Hugh D. H. Soar reflects on how the longbow was drawn and shot across the centuries through examining the design of the bow and early literature about the bow, combined with his and his colleagues' applied knowledge using replica bows. No complete medieval longbow has survived, but those found aboard the Tudor warship Mary Rose provide the best archaeological evidence to the possible construction of the medieval bow. Contemporary treatises written about the proper manner of shooting the bow, together with the resurgence in interest and construction of replica bows beginning in the late sixteenth century that form part of the author's collection provide the basis for this work. How to Shoot the Longbow: A Guide from Historical and Applied Sources is a fascinating and practical look at the use of a legendary invention.
Longbow
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Author : Robert Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Bois D'Arc Press
Release Date : 1992
Longbow written by Robert Hardy and has been published by Bois D'Arc Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
"Containing the first authoritative account of the archery equipment found in Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose"--Jacket.
Guide To The Longbow
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Author : Brian J. Sorrells
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2014-10-15
Guide To The Longbow written by Brian J. Sorrells and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Advice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows. • Learn proper shooting form and tips for improving accuracy • Exercises to develop strong technique for target and stump shooting, 3D archery, and hunting • Explores the history of the longbow as well as its modern appeal
The American Longbow
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Author : Stephen Graf
language : en
Publisher: Stephen Graf
Release Date : 2017-06-16
The American Longbow written by Stephen Graf and has been published by Stephen Graf this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-16 with categories.
In this book you will find easy-to-follow instructions for making your own American Longbow from scratch, and advice on how to shoot it. It will take you through the entire process of building a bow, from design to construction. In addition, it explores both the philosophical and concrete reasons why making your own bow will add to the story of your good life. If you've ever thought about making your own bow, this book is a good place to start.
The History Of The English Longbow
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Author : Donald Featherstone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The History Of The English Longbow written by Donald Featherstone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Archery categories.
War Bows
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Author : Mike Loades
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-02-21
War Bows written by Mike Loades and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-21 with History categories.
War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armoured targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, on foot, from chariots and on horseback for over a thousand years, used by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds. Historical weapons expert Mike Loades reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons that changed the nature of warfare. Complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient arms.
The Crooked Stick
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Author : Hugh D. H. Soar
language : en
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Release Date : 2009
The Crooked Stick written by Hugh D. H. Soar and has been published by Westholme Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Although the longbow may best be known for its deployment during the Hundred Years' War, its origins lie with ancient Saxon seafighters and Welsh craftsmen. This book presents the story of this weapon. It describes the bow's use in medieval hunts and associated customs, and follows the weapon's development and tactical deployment.
The Romance Of Archery
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Author : Hugh David H. Soar
language : en
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Release Date : 2008
The Romance Of Archery written by Hugh David H. Soar and has been published by Westholme Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
With intelligence and wit, this volume leads readers on a fascinating journey through the later history of the venerable longbow.