The Crossbow (Weapon, Band 61) - Softcover

Buch 61 von 85: Weapon

Loades, Mike

 
9781472824608: The Crossbow (Weapon, Band 61)

Inhaltsangabe

For centuries, the crossbow was a key weapon on the world's battlefields from Europe to China. Historical weapons expert Mike Loades assesses the origins, development, combat record and lasting influence of this formidable projectile weapon.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Mike Loades is a respected author, broadcaster, director and action arranger who has made well over 100 television appearances as a historical weapons expert and military historian and been a presenter for such shows as Time Commanders (BBC), Weapons That Made Britain (Channel 4), Weapon Masters (Discovery Networks) and Going Medieval (History Channel). A lifelong archery enthusiast, he is also experienced in horse-archery and chariot archery and is co-founder of the California Centaurs horse-archery club. He lives in California. He is the author of Swords and Swordsmen (2010), The Longbow (2013), The Composite Bow (2016), and The Crossbow (2018).

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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