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The oldest records of crossbows are from China and Greece of about the same period, about the 5th century BC, and we have no idea where they actually originated. They were used by the ancient Romans and were known throughout the Roman Empire. They possibly remained in use in the Middle Ages from Roman times, but we have little direct evidence of their use between the beginning of the Middle Ages and The Battle of Hastings in 1066, where they were recorded to have been used.
Crossbows became more widely used as the Middle Ages progressed, though not in Britain. There were reasons for this relating to policy. Longbows were easier to make than crossbows, but they required far more training. In order to keep a body of men who could be archers, it was necessary for the peasants to be armed at all times, so they could practice regularly. The English were willing to do this, despite the fact that it put a certain amount of power into the hands of common people.
Crossbows became more prevalent on the continent when rulers got wealthy enough that it became possible buy large quantities of crossbows. The crossbows were expensive, but the archers could be trained in a matter of as little as a week.
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When was the crossbow introduced?
Crossbow was invented in ancient china and was introduced to Europe about 1226.
Who introduced printing in the middle ages?
Guttenberg Press
Why didn't Europeans eat corn in the middle ages?
During the middle ages, corn had not yet been introduced to europe from the new world
What did Johannes Gutenberg do to improve the middle ages?
Johannes Gutenberg introduced the invention of printing which helped improve the Middle Ages. He was a goldsmith, printer, and a publisher.
Was blacksmithing invented in the Middle Ages?
Blacksmithing was invented long before the Middle Ages. What originated in the Middle Ages was the farrier, who is a blacksmith, but who also is specifically concerned with horse shoes and tending horses' hooves. The horse shoe was introduced or invented in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Was shepherds pie used in the Middle Ages in England?
No, it uses potatoes and they didn't eat potatoes in the middle ages. They weren't introduced in Europe until much later.
When was the word sport introduced to the English language?
During the middle ages, around 1150.
When did they stop using battering ram?
in the late middle ages when battering 'cannons' were introduced
Was polyphony used in the Middle Ages?
Yes, polyphony was used during the Middle Ages. We do not have any real idea of when polyphony was introduced, but the earliest texts describing it date to the Early Middle Ages. By the end of the Middle Ages, it was highly developed. There is a link below to an article on polyphony, beginning at the section on its origins.
Where did the pizza originate which culture introduced them?
What is known as pizza today can be traced to Naples, Italy in the Middle Ages.
Who was introduced Bourgeois Type Of Society?
It was Karl Marx who introduced the bourgeoisie type of society. The term 'bourgeoisie' was used to refer to the wealthy middle class members of society in the latter part of the Middle Ages.
How were weapons used in the Middle Ages?
weapons were used in the middle ages for war and sometimes hunting. the most popular weapons wer the crossbow and the long swords.
