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100 1 _aPayne-Gallwey, Ralph, Sir,
_d1848-1916
245 1 2 _aA summary of the history, construction and effects in warfare of the projectile-throwing engines of the ancients, with a treatise on the structure, power and management of Turkish and other Oriental bows of mediæval and later times
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-11-11
505 0 _aThe projectile-throwing engines of the ancients: Introductory notes on ancient projectile engines. The catapult. The balista. The trebuchet. Historical notes on ancient and mediæval siege engines and their effects in warfare -- A treatise on the construction, power and management of Turkish and other Oriental bows of mediæval and later times: The Turkish bow; construction and dimensions. The bow-string. The arrow. The method of stringing a Turkish, Persian, or Indian bow. The horn groove. The thumb-ring. The range of the Turkish bow.
508 _aTim Lindell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"A Summary of the History, Construction and Effects in Warfare of the Projectile-Throwing Engines of the Ancients" by Sir Ralph Payne-Galway is a historical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the mechanics and tactical applications of ancient siege engines, particularly focusing on catapults, balistas, and early artillery methods. It aims to provide a meticulous account of how these engines were designed, constructed, and employed in warfare, underscoring their historical significance. The opening of the book sets the stage by offering insights into the historical context and technological evolution of ancient projectile engines. In the preface, the author mentions the substantial knowledge he has gathered since his previous works on archery and ancient weaponry, aiming to compile a comprehensive discussion on these powerful instruments. He begins by referencing ancient Greek and Roman sources to illustrate the precision and ingenuity of siege technology during those times. This foundation establishes the importance of understanding these engines not only for historical appreciation but also for the practical application in modern reconstructions and warfare studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUK: Longmans, Green & Co., 1907
653 _aBow and arrow
653 _aMilitary art and science -- History
653 _aEngines of war
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951p00304456v
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74719
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