Longbow - 5th edition a social and military history

Not so widely known is his deep interest in archery and its history. Nielsen book data summary first published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and enthusiasm. Archers had to train for a lifetime, and where hard to replace. Even still, not everyone was a good archer, or strong enough to knock the mighty english longbow. The english longbow was a powerful medieval type of longbow a tall bow for archery about 6 ft 1.

An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he is a trustee of the royal armouries at hm tower of london, and of the mary rose trust. A social and military history 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. World war ii, afghanistan, gettysburg, uganda, gallipoli, the battle of hastings our extensive collection of military history textbooks covers these armed conflicts and more. This is bigger then the archer that handles the bow, but with this huge length comes a lot of pros but as well as cons. When a peasant with a bow and arrow can effectively kill a mounted knight, armed with the finest defensive armor money can buy, there is a drastic resultant change in the structure of society. Thats not to say that a longbow isnt a dangerous weapon in skilled hands because it absolutely is, but to compare statistics on range and rate of fire with other types of bow or. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

A record of how boys and men trained to use the bows with high draw. A social and military history is elegant, beautifully written. About the military and war weapon the longbow, history and origins, first major use against scotland and william wallace, the archer and archery today. Here is a fully researched history of the longbow from its arliest beginnings to its presentday status.

A social and military history 5th revised edition by robert hardy isbn. A social and military history hardcover october 1, 2012 by robert hardy author. The deeds of henry the fifth, translated from the latin with an introduction and notes. Choose your weaponfrom the longbow to the neutron bomb longbow description.

New a new discussion of fundamental concepts in criminal procedure reveals the consequences of victimization. The society of antiquaries of london says it is of 5 or 6 feet 1. A crossbowman or crossbowmaker is sometimes called an arbalist or arbalest arrow, bolt and quarrel are all suitable terms for crossbow projectiles the lath, also called the prod, is the bow of the crossbow. A typical military longbow archer would be provided with between 60 and 72. That aside, the main reason for the mass use of the longbow in the late medieval english military isnt really because of the attributes of the weapon itself. The name comes from the length of the bow, which is around 1. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and.

Its limbs are relatively narrow so that they are circular or dshaped in cross section. A social and military history by robert hardy goodreads. A social and military history robert hardy on amazon. Bows have been a feature of human life since the neolithic and featured in armies from the beginning of military history. Comprehensive coverage of victimology, including theories and legal issues. The english longbow was one of the most famous weapons of the medieval period. What were the military advantages and disadvantages of the. A social and military history by hardy cbe, robert isbn. The longbow as we recognise it today, measuring around the height of a man, made its first major appearance towards the end of the middle ages. The english longbow was a powerful medieval type of longbow about 6 ft 1. A guide to the study and use of military history army university. Military history is a humanities discipline within the scope of general historical recording of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships professional historians normally focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved. Though it required extensive training, the longbow could prove devastating on the battlefield and longbow equipped archers provided the backbone of english forces during the hundred years war 371453.

Coverage of legal responses to victims and offenders looks at criminal and civil processes, victims constitutional rights, impact statements, compensation and restitution, and. Longbow is the best, most cogent work on the topic. The best longbows were made of yew, might have required a force of as much as 150 to 180 pounds 70 to 80 kg to draw, and shot arrows a cloth yard about 37 inches, or 94 cm long. A social and military history new ed by robert hardy isbn. The sport of archery, its history, and how it has left its mark on the modern world. As well as describing the longbows colourful past in battles such as crecy, poitiers and agincourt, and in the robin hood legend and the wars. Each time you attack with the weapon, you expend one piece of ammunition. The logistics of maintaining a longbow where terrible. With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the. Fascinating facts about the history of archery owlcation. Robert hardy s longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigor and enthusiasm. Here is a bit of information and history about the longbow, with particular interest in the development and use of the english longbow and the english archer army.

You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack only if you have ammunition to fire from the weapon. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and enthusiasm. With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the english military arsenal, and its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt. In 1252 the assize of arms ensured that all englishmen were ordered, by law, that every man between the age of 15 to 60 years old should equip themselves with a bow and arrows. Whether you are a history major or just a war buff, these military history textbooks bring to light the historical, political, and cultural impact of wars and armed conflicts.

Drawing the ammunition from a quiver, case, or other container is part of the attack. It permits old folks like me to relive the glory days of youth, when we used to make our own bows and arrows and set out to see to it that good triumphs over evil, whilst enjoying the illusion of scholarly maturity. Peterson, the prod came into usage in the 19th century as a result of mistranslating rodd in a 16thcentury list of crossbow effects. The ties of history extend not only to the social sciences and. It not only explains to anyones satisfaction the physical facts of the longbow and its evolution right up to today it also explains the political and military circumstances that allowed such a fearsome weapon to succeed. Robert hardy describes the earliest known arrival of the longbow. A hunting bow, for example, usually requires about 60 pounds of force to pull to full draw, while a hyw era english war bow might need 80120 pounds, depending on the size of the archer. Bbc documentary the history of the longbow started me on what has. As well as describing the longbow s colourful past in battles such as crecy, poitiers and agincourt, and in the robin hood legend. There are no surviving longbows prior to the 15th century and more than from the renaissance period see surviving bows.

History of the english longbow the english archery law of the th century ensured that english men would be come experts with the bow and arrow. Longbow a social and military history robert hardy paperback 224minor wear, including corner bumps and light marks to cover. This revised and expanded edition chronicles the history of the longbow from the earliest known example used 8000 years ago, through its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt, to its use as a hunting and sporting weapon, and its presentday status in britain. Thats easy, everyone in england trained to use a bow. Robert hardy is famous throughout the world as an actor. Before we continue, the longbow is also known as the welsh longbow. Weapons similar to the english longbow have been found in european bogs dating back to 6000 bc, and bows of one sort or another were important in european warfare until gunpowder made them obsolete.