The crossbow; medieval and modern military and sporting: Its construction, history & management with a treastise on the balista and catapult of the ... on the catapult, balista & the Turkish bow

This fascinating study, the only book devoted exclusively to the crossbow, traces its use as a military and sporting weapon as well as its construction and management in medieval and modern times. The work also covers such related weapons as the balista, catapult, Turkish bow, and more. Over 240 illustrations.