With a Bended Bow ─ Archery in Medieval and Renaissance Europe

This book covers all aspects of the manufacture of "artillery," the shooting styles and the uses of medieval and Renaissance archery based upon contemporary manuscripts, preserved artifacts, and accurate reproductions. The book is in two parts—the first considers bows and arrows and their manufacture, for citizens, and for the crown, while the second is about the use of bows in practice, in hunting, and in warfare. This book answers many questions asked by members of reenactment groups. How were bowstrings attached? How long were clothyard arrows? Were laminated bows used? Were bow sights used? What kind of targets were made? Did combat archers actually shoot accurately, or just rely on mass volleys? 

Erik Roth attended the University of California at Berkeley. He is a lifelong medieval enthusiast, an archery specialist, and a member of the archery group Saint Hubert's Rangers. He has written for Primitive Archer magazine and makes authentic Longbows. He lives in Ontario.