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By mid C13 it had become the national English weapon when all holders of 40s in land , or nine marks in chattels , were required to provide themselves with sword , dagger , bow and arrows . The weapon was practised by all freemen at ...
By mid C13 it had become the national English weapon when all holders of 40s in land , or nine marks in chattels , were required to provide themselves with sword , dagger , bow and arrows . The weapon was practised by all freemen at ...
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Crossbow The crossbow became a highly lethal weapon and was forbidden by the Church . In spite of this , Richard I who was an expert shot , encouraged its use . It was perhaps ironical that he met his death from this weapon , though ...
Crossbow The crossbow became a highly lethal weapon and was forbidden by the Church . In spite of this , Richard I who was an expert shot , encouraged its use . It was perhaps ironical that he met his death from this weapon , though ...
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It could be used as an incendiary weapon , an impact weapon to destroy buildings and machines , or as a fragmentation weapon against personnel . 0 0 ORATORY A small prayor - room for individual or family use . Castles are often provided ...
It could be used as an incendiary weapon , an impact weapon to destroy buildings and machines , or as a fragmentation weapon against personnel . 0 0 ORATORY A small prayor - room for individual or family use . Castles are often provided ...
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| Title | The Castle Explorer's Guide Explorer's guides |
| Author | Frank Bottomley |
| Illustrated by | Connie Green |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Kaye and Ward, 1979 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 14 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 0718212169, 9780718212162 |
| Length | 249 pages |
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