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Longbow : a social and military history /

Hardy, Robert, 1925-

Longbow : a social and military history / Robert Hardy. - 3rd ed. - Sparkford : Haynes, 2012. - 1 v. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

This ed. originally published: Stroud: Sutton, 1992.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780857332486 (hbk.) 0857332481 (hbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB240199 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016072610 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Longbows--History.

Dewey Class. No.: 623.441

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