
After examining the Greek origins of torsion-powered catapults, this book describes the machines used from the time of Caesar onwards, their dominance in the warfare of the western world for over a thousand years, and their importance in the history of technology.
| Brand Name | Shire Publications |
| Manufacturer | Shire Publications |
| Item Type | Archaeology · Books |
| Shipping Weight | 222 g |
| Package Dimensions | 20.6 × 14.8 × 0.6 cm |
| Category | Books › Higher Education Textbooks › Social Sciences › Archaeology |
| Category Rank | #1,168,892 in Books |
| Marketplace Rating | 4.8 out of 5 (9 ratings on the source marketplace) |
| EAN | 9780747805755 |