Springalds and Great Crossbows
Author | : Jean Liebel |
Publisher | : Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
Total Pages | : 86 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 0948092319 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780948092312 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Springalds and Great Crossbows by : Jean Liebel
Download or read book Springalds and Great Crossbows written by Jean Liebel and published by Trustees of the Royal Armouries. This book was released on 1998 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the development of these little-known, low-trajectory weapons. From the end of the 10th century, this form of artillery achieved a certain level of excellence and springalds became fundamental to the defence of medieval towns and cities.