Combat Bows. History. Evolution. Art of Owning
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Combat Bows. History. Evolution. Art of Owning
49.99 €
Battle bows were a mainstay of weaponry around the world from ancient times until the 16th century, when firearms became prevalent, but even then some cultures continued to use bows for elite warriors. Bows gave warriors the ability to fight at a distance and were instrumental in the outcome of some of history's most famous battles. In his fascinating study, Mike Loades discusses four of the world's most famous types of fighting bows: medieval longbows, crossbows with their mechanical component, oriental compound bows with their varied shapes, and the asymmetrical yumi of the samurai. An expert on historical weapons and a practicing archer, the author describes not only the technologies that were used in the creation of bows, but also the methods of shooting, battle tactics, offers modern reconstructions of shooting and gives a detailed assessment of the role of these weapons in battle. The publication is intended for anyone interested in historical weapons. "I wanted to place those bows discussed in this book in the broad context of their prehistoric origins. The human connection to the bow is very ancient: mankind has been using bows and arrows for at least 64,000 years. Along with the slingshot and the atlatl, the bow gave humans the ability to surpass the limits of their anatomy - to strike farther than you can throw. It was crucial to our development. (Mike Loades)
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