Medieval Warrior: Weapons, Technology, and Fighting Techniques, Ad 1000-1500

Medieval Warrior: Weapons, Technology, and Fighting Techniques, Ad 1000-1500This richly illustrated book provides an overview of the medieval world and a guide to the typical battlefield and the armies that populated it. From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Agincourt, see in detail how the weapons and fighting tactics of archers, artillerymen, bowmen, knights, and even peasants developed over the centuries. Chapters cover mounted knights, foot soldiers, missile troops, and siege weapons and techniques. More than 300

This richly illustrated book provides an overview of the medieval world and a guide to the typical battlefield and the armies that populated it. From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Agincourt, see in detail how the weapons and fighting tactics of archers, artillerymen, bowmen, knights, and even peasants developed over the centuries. -Chapters cover mounted knights, foot soldiers, missile troops, and siege weapons and techniques. - More than 300 color images and maps depict weapons, armor, equipment, and fighting tactics. - Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate combat skills--including how to fire a longbow, fight with a sword and a buckler, attack with a lance, defend with a pole axe, and many other techniques.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 09/01/2011
ISBN: 9780762774296
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.60w x 0.70d