Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Book of the Crossbow [EPUB ebook]

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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.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9780486139265 ● Publisher Dover Publications ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5271372 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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