This fascinating study, the only book devoted exclusively to the crossbow, traces its use as a military and sporting weapon as well as its construction and management in medieval and modern times. The work also covers such related weapons as the balista, catapult, Turkish bow, and more. Over 240 illustrations.
| ISBN: | 9780486287201 |
| Publication date: | 28th March 2003 |
| Author: | Ralph PayneGallwey |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 23 pages |
| Series: | Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor |
| Genres: |
Military engineering |