The History of Archery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781974262557)

Learn all about the history, development and current state of History of Archery in this collection of articles by author/expert Theodore R. Whitman. From it's beginnings in the Epipaleolithic period, progress through ancient history and the middle ages; and continuing through to the present day, this interesting book covers archery through many periods of human history. The bow & arrow are known to have been invented by the end of the Upper Paleolithic, and for at least 10,000 years archery was an important military & hunting skill, and is featured prominently in the mythologies of many cultures. Archers, whether on foot, in chariots and on horseback were a major part of most militaries until about 1500 when they began to be replaced by firearms, first in Europe, and then progressively elsewhere.

Author: Theodore R. Whitman
ISBN-10: 1974262553
ISBN-13: 9781974262557
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2017
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.35d