Clive Bartlett

A book about archers, that was actually written by an archer with practical experience of the art. Thus, a fine brief look at the major weapon system. It has nice pictures, and some useful diagrams. Well worth the money.

This entry from the Osprey Warrior series does exactly what it should do. Author Clive Bartlett provides an overview of the longbowmen and then adds information about longbow tactics, dress, the nature of the weapon, how they lived on campaign, and host of interesting tidbits. The plates, by Gerry Embleton trace the appearance of the longbowman over almost 200 years, from 1330-1514. As with many of the Warrior volumes there are a couple of great plates showing archer accoutrments.

I'd wish show more there were more plates from the Hundred Years war, but that's where my interests lie. show less

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