Springalds and Great Crossbows (Espringales et Grandes Arbaletes)

Vale, Juliet, Liebel, Jean

Looks at the development of these little-known, low-trajectory weapons. From the end of the 10th century, this form of artillery achieved a certain level of excellence and springalds became fundamental to the defence of medieval towns and cities.

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A rare and scholarly Royal Armouries monograph dedicated entirely to medieval siege engines and heavy projectile weaponry.

EAN

9780948092312

Publisher

Trustees of the Royal Armouries

Published

30 September 1998

Pages

86

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  £190.99