A summary of the history construction and effects in warfare of the projectile-throwing engines of the ancients
Payne-Gallwey, Ralph Sir • 1907 • Longmans, Green & Co.
- Author
- Payne-Gallwey, Ralph Sir
- First published
- 1907
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green & Co.
- Genres
- History · Art
- Subjects
- Catapult · Bow and arrow · History · Engines of war
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Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey published this seminal work in 1907, drawing upon his extensive experience as an engineer and historian of medieval weaponry. The book was born from his desire to demystify the mechanical principles behind ancient artillery, such as the ballista and trebuchet, which had largely fallen into historical obscurity. By applying modern engineering logic to historical accounts, he sought to prove that these devices were not merely conceptual but highly effective tools of war.
The text is noted for its meticulous illustrations and detailed instructional diagrams, many of which were based on full-scale models Payne-Gallwey built himself to test the physics of projectile flight. His work served as a bridge between Victorian-era amateur antiquarianism and the more rigorous field of experimental archaeology. The book was well-received by military historians and remains a foundational reference for those interested in the mechanics of pre-gunpowder siege engines.
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