Longbow: A Social and Military History
Autor Robert Hardyen Limba Engleză Paperback – oct 2006
With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, Robert Hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in Britain and its 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. Also examined is the longbow as a sporting and hunting weapon, and its status in Britain today.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780750943918
ISBN-10: 0750943912
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 159 x 240 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Sutton Publishing
Colecția Sutton Publishing
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0750943912
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 159 x 240 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Sutton Publishing
Colecția Sutton Publishing
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Recenzii
Military Heritage, April 2007
“British actor and archery enthusiast Robert Hardy has penned a comprehensive book dealing with the history of the longbow … Anyone involved in the sport of archery or hunting with a bow should consider getting a copy of Hardy’s book. It could prove invaluable to those individuals already actively involved, as well as budding aficionados just starting out in the sport.”
“British actor and archery enthusiast Robert Hardy has penned a comprehensive book dealing with the history of the longbow … Anyone involved in the sport of archery or hunting with a bow should consider getting a copy of Hardy’s book. It could prove invaluable to those individuals already actively involved, as well as budding aficionados just starting out in the sport.”
Notă biografică
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 is the author of The Great Warbow (with Matthew Strickland).
Descriere
This carefully researched history traces the longbow from its earliest beginnings to its present-day status.