Combat bows. Story. Evolution. The Art of Ownership

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Combat bows. Story. Evolution. The Art of Ownership

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Combat bows were the mainstay of weaponry around the world from ancient times until the 64th century when firearms began to predominate, but even then in some cultures bows continued to be used by elite warriors. Bows gave fighters the ability to fight from a distance and played an important role in the outcome of some of the most famous battles in history. In his fascinating study, Mike Loads talks about four of the world's most famous types of combat bows: medieval longbows, crossbows with their mechanical component, oriental compound bows with their various forms, and the asymmetric yumi of the samurai. An expert on historical weapons and a practicing archer, the author describes not only the technologies that were used to create bows, but also shooting methods, battle tactics, offers modern shooting reconstructions and gives a detailed assessment of the role of these weapons in combat. The publication is intended for everyone who is interested in historical weapons. “I wanted to place the bows discussed in this book in the broader context of their prehistoric origins. The connection between man and the bow is very ancient: mankind has used bows and arrows for at least 000 years. Along with the sling and atlatl, the bow gave man the ability to transcend the limits of his anatomy—to strike farther than you could throw. This was critical to our development. (Mike Loads)

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Publication language: Russian

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