{"product_id":"the-history-of-archery-paperback","title":"The History of Archery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheodore R. Whitman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42742329966655,"sku":"9781974262557","price":37.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6d5b9048d4a61ecb7f0702a8d573c3c6.webp?v=1765163413","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-history-of-archery-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}