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The definitive work by two acknowledged experts about the weapon that helped to win the great battles of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. Shortbow, longbow, composite bows, crossbow - the different types of bow receive detailed scrutiny. Tactics, myths, origins, defence, armour - all are covered in depth. Contains extensive knowledge learned from the discovery of the wreck of the Mary Rose, which contained chests of bows, many in excellent condition - Robert Hardy was one of the experts consulted when the bows were found in this Tudor warship. Richly illustrated, vividly narrated and handsomely produced.

About the Author

Matthew Strickland is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Glasgow. 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 the author of Longbow.