Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and authoritative analysis, this is the enthralling story of one of history's most enduring and influential weapons.  Meer

A fascinating and lively history of four bows that changed warfare – the composite bow, the longbow, the crossbow and the Japanese bow, the yumi – by a world-renowned expert.  Meer

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

Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and written by an expert on medieval weapons, an engaging study on the development, battlefield use and lasting influence of the longbow.  Meer