Longbow: A Social and Military History

by Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy is famous throughout the world as an actor. Not so widely known is his deep interest in archery and its history. An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he is a Trustee of the Royal Armouries at HM Tower of London, and of the Mary Rose Trust. His meticulously researched book begins by describing the earliest known examples of the longbow, revealing that it was in use worldwide at least 8,000 years ago. With drama, vigour and enthusiasm,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803998024
• ISBN13: 9781803998022
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 332 Pages