Slings and arrows: the science of ancient projectile weapons
Auteur :
Denny, Mark
Éditeur :
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN :
9783032085627
Date de publication :
10 avr. 2026
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This book takes the main categories of ancient weapons – bows, boomerangs, spears, slings, and siege engines – and presents a detailed analysis of their history and development, answering questions about the physics, materials science, and engineering behind them, as well as their uses in hunting and warfare, and capabilities and drawbacks.