The Great Warbow is a vivid and exciting exploration of the bow and arrow as weapons of war. From before the Domesday Book, through Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Wales and Ireland, the crusades, Bannockburn and the Wars of the Roses, until the time of the Tudors, this book takes us on a wide-ranging and fascinating journey through history. Tactics, myths, origins, defense and armor are all discussed; as are the different types of bow - shortbow, longbow, composite bows and crossbow. Crucial to our understanding of archery through the ages was the discovery of the wreck of the Mary Rose. Built during Henry VIII's reign, she sank in 1545 and it was not until 1979 that a great discovery was made. On board were chests of bows, many in excellent condition, which challenged ideas of historical bow design. Robert Hardy was one of the experts consulted when the bows were found. From this evidence, as from archaeological finds and medieval illustrations, Robert Hardy and Matthew Strickland have produced the definitive work on medieval military archery. This lively and informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical background of the great warbow.
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The Great Warbow is a vivid and exciting exploration of the bow and arrow as weapons of war. From before the Domesday Book, through Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Wales and Ireland, the crusades, Bannockburn and the Wars of the Roses, until the time of the Tudors, this book takes us on a wide-ranging and fascinating journey through history. The definitive work on medieval military archery, this lively and informative book is essential reading for anyone interested in medieval warfare or the history of archery.
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Matthew Strickland is senior lecturer in Medieval History at Glasgow University. Robert Hardy is famous for appearing in 'All Creatures Great and Small' and the 'Harry Potter' films. Away from acting, he is an acknowledged expert on archery. He is a Trustee of the Royal Armouries at HM Tower of London and of the Mary Rose Trust and if the author of 'Longbow'.
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Impressively researched and intelligent. Includes superior analytical narratives of many of the battles of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries; analysis of wounds and medical care; a good discussion of the armor penetrating capacity of longbow arrows; etc. Thoroughly documented for scholars, but accessible to the general reader. I am a specialist in this era of military history, and can highly recommend this book.
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I've read a lot of books about the longbow in the course of research for a historical fiction series, The Strongbow Saga, that I'm the author of. This is without question the best book on the subject I've found. Although expensive, it's incredibly thorough and comprehensive. Skip the others and buy this one--it covers every aspect of the subject, over a wide historical period.
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If you are interested in medieval archery, this book is the #*_!. If you're not, why are you reading this?
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On 19 July 1545, the Tudor warship the Mary Rose, flying the flag of Henry VIII's vice-admiral, sank during the early stages of battle against a huge French fleet which out-numbered the Spanish Armada of forty-three years later. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
heraldry society, pipe rolls, enfilade shooting, dismounting tactics, serjeantry tenure, livery arrows, such bowmen, military archery, horsed archers, bolt wounds, powerful longbows, dismounted knights, archery duel, indentured retinues, horn nocks, yew longbow, archer force, barded horses, infantry levies, pike formations, white harness, soft armour, mounted reserve, mounted crossbowmen, composite bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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On 19 July 1545, the Tudor warship the Mary Rose, flying the flag of Henry VIII's vice-admiral, sank during the early stages of battle against a huge French fleet which out-numbered the Spanish Armada of forty-three years later. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
heraldry society, pipe rolls, enfilade shooting, dismounting tactics, serjeantry tenure, livery arrows, such bowmen, military archery, horsed archers, bolt wounds, powerful longbows, dismounted knights, archery duel, indentured retinues, horn nocks, yew longbow, archer force, barded horses, infantry levies, pike formations, white harness, soft armour, mounted reserve, mounted crossbowmen, composite bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hundred Years War, Mary Rose, British Library, Black Prince, Middle Ages, Bibliothèque Nationale, Edward Ill, King Jean, Bridgeman Art Library, Wars of the Roses, Halidon Hill, Philip Augustus, Charles of Blois, Robin Hood, Gerald of Wales, Matthew Strickland, Bayeux Tapestry, Neville's Cross, King Henry, King of England, Free Companies, First Crusade, New York, King David, Robert Bruce Browse Sample Pages:
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