How Long to Read The book of the crossbow

How Long Does it Take to Read The book of the crossbow?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read The book of the crossbow by Ralph Payne-Galloway

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow probably originated in the Western Roman Empire early in the fourth century, its design perhaps suggested by the balista, an ancient form of catapult. The medieval crossbow fired a twelve-inch bolt (quarrel) capable of piercing all but the strongest armor and is widely credited with helping Richard the Lionhearted defeat the Saracens at the battle of Arfus during the Third Crusade. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Despite the fact that crossbows were carried by thousands of soldiers in medieval warfare, this book is the only work ever devoted exclusively to this widely used weapon. In addition to detailing the history of the crossbow and its military and sporting uses, the author also deals with an arsenal of related weapons, from the siege engines, balistas and catapults of the ancients to such arms as the Turkish bow and the Chinese repeating crossbow. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Enhanced with over 200 illustrations, ranging from contemporary battle pictures to scale constructional plans, and replete with scholarly detail and intriguing anecdotes, this classic study will interest historians, medievalists, sportsmen and any student of arms and armor.

How long is The book of the crossbow?

The book of the crossbow by Ralph Payne-Galloway is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The book of the crossbow Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The book of the crossbow aloud.

What Reading Level is The book of the crossbow?

The book of the crossbow is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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