The Art of Shooting Great Ordnance: A History of the Development, Manufacture and Use of Artillery, 1494-1628

by Jonathan Davies

The period 1494-1628 is critical in the history of artillery. Guns, gunpowder and gun carriages underwent such a major transformation that they would remain virtually unchanged for over three centuries. This book explains the development and use of artillery during this critical period. The forge and foundry where they were made and the lives of the men who made them are also thoroughly investigated. I begin by reviewing the development of medieval...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1915070287
• ISBN13: 9781915070289
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.7"