Dirk H. Breiding: A Deadly Art: European Crossbows, 1250-1850
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: The advent of the crossbow more than 2,500 years ago effected dramatic changes for hunters and warriors. For centuries, it was among the most powerful and widely used handheld weapons, and its popularity endures to this day. The Devil's Invention presents a lively, accessible survey of the crossbow's golden age, along with detailed descriptions of twenty-four remarkable examples. Beginning in the…