{"product_id":"the-history-of-archery-9781974262557","title":"The History of Archery","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Theodore R. Whitman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn all about the history, development and current state of History of Archery in this collection of articles by author\/expert Theodore R. Whitman. From it's beginnings in the Epipaleolithic period, progress through ancient history and the middle ages; and continuing through to the present day, this interesting book covers archery through many periods of human history. The bow \u0026amp; arrow are known to have been invented by the end of the Upper Paleolithic, and for at least 10,000 years archery was an important military \u0026amp; hunting skill, and is featured prominently in the mythologies of many cultures. Archers, whether on foot, in chariots and on horseback were a major part of most militaries until about 1500 when they began to be replaced by firearms, first in Europe, and then progressively elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45533582000279,"sku":"9781974262557","price":2048.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781974262557.webp?v=1767111734","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-archery-9781974262557","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}