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Longbow: A Social and Military History
Longbow: A Social and Military History
hardback | English
Published:
2 August, 2012
hardback | English
Published:
2 August, 2012
Description
First published in 1976, 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, vigour 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.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780857332486 |
| ISBN10 | 0857332481 |
| Number Of Pages | 244 |
| Item Weight | 920 g |
| Product Dimensions | 202 x 26 x 240 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | J H Haynes & Co Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
| Edition | 5th Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
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 co-author (with Matthew Strickland) of The Great Warbow.