{"product_id":"medieval-europe-a-captivating-guide-to-european-history-during-the-middle-ages-starting-with-the-fall-of-rome-through-byzantium-the-hardcover","title":"Medieval Europe: A Captivating Guide to European History during the Middle Ages, Starting with the Fall of Rome through Byzantium, the - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaptivating History\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that the English longbow was the \"machine gun\" of the medieval era, with its effectiveness being far greater than the crossbow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe English longbow, typically made of yew wood, was one of the most powerful weapons in the Middle Ages that could change the course of battles. Measuring up to six feet in length, this weapon was highly regarded for its power and accuracy-trained archers could accurately shoot their target from over 200 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe longbow also had a faster rate of fire compared to crossbows. Archers could release up to twelve arrows in a minute, while a crossbowman could only fire a maximum of three bolts in the same span of time. Because of this, longbowmen could unleash a devastating rain of arrows upon their enemies, disrupting their formations so the other units could charge in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medieval archers also required less training time to master the art of the longbow since the weapon's mechanics were far simpler than that of crossbows. The most significant advantage of the longbow, however, was its penetrating power. An accurate shot could easily pierce through the armor of medieval soldiers. These archers would also fire at charging steeds to take down mounted knights. Without their mounts, heavily armored knights would be rendered immobile, making them almost completely vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battles of Cr馗y and Agincourt were great examples where the English longbow proved its worth. At least until the world was introduced to firearms, English longbows were considered the undisputed king of medieval ranged weaponry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Middle Ages is rather complex and intricate. With so many events taking place simultaneously, curious readers might get confused over time. But that is about to change as this all-new history book allows you to easily explore the gripping events that took place within this interesting period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's just a small fraction of what you'll discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fall of the Western Roman Empire, which sparked the beginning of the medieval era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the Byzantine Empire, which proved the Romans never entirely fell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of Islam and the Muslims' interference in the European sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Vikings spread terror across England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe invasions of the Seljuk Turks that sparked the First Crusade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe daunting murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Joan of Arc was burned to death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Ottomans breached through the impregnable Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe start of the Renaissance, an era of rebirth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777226604832,"sku":"9781637169650","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f147b37905bc76b21310af5edec5ed86.webp?v=1780495072","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/medieval-europe-a-captivating-guide-to-european-history-during-the-middle-ages-starting-with-the-fall-of-rome-through-byzantium-the-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}