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Longbow : A Social and Military History by Robert Hardy (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHaynes Publishing Group P.L.C.

ISBN-100857332481

ISBN-139780857332486

eBay Product ID (ePID)702256

Product Key Features

Edition5

Book TitleLongbow : a Social and Military History

Number of Pages244 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMilitary / Weapons, Archery

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, History

AuthorRobert Hardy

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight31.4 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2012-933491

Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal799.3209

SynopsisRobert Hardy's Longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout British history with drama, vigor and enthusiasm. As well as describing the Longbow's colourful past in battles such as Crécy, Poitiers and Agincourt, and in the Robin Hood legend and the Wars of the Roses, the book includes information on the archers themselves and their equipment, training, way of life and terms of service., Robert Hardy s Longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout British history with drama, vigor and enthusiasm. As well as describing the Longbow s colourful past in battles such as Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt, and in the Robin Hood legend and the Wars of the Roses, the book includes information on the archers themselves and their equipment, training, way of life and terms of service.", Robert Hardy is famous throughout the world as an actor. Not so widely known is his deep interest in archery and its history. His meticulously researched book begins by describing the earliest known examples of the longbow, revealing that it was in use worldwide at least 8,000 years ago. With drama, vigour and enthusiasm, he chronicles the arrival of the longbow in Britain, its curious temporary disappearance, its return and gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the English military arsenal, and its coming of age at the battles of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt.

LC Classification NumberU879