The Longbows Effects on Medieval England: Social and Economical

Davi Haberman
Dr. Zevin
The Welsh were the first people on the British Isles (Lubienski, Andy) to use the longbow in war. During frequent battles with the English, Welsh archers penetrated English battalions with the longbow. England realized the power of this weapon and in 1280 King Edward developed an enhanced version of the Welsh longbow and adopted it as the main weapon of his English Army (Eade, Anthony). The longbow went on to dominate Medieval European weaponry for the next hundred years. Its long-range capabilities and rapid firing rate were perfect for battles fought in the vast plains of Europe. The long bow is historically significant because it is an example of how one weapon can revolutionize a country. To prove that the longbow transformed England this essay will discuss longbow laws, and English trade and commerce based on the longbow.
<Tab/>England realized the power of its new weapon and wanted to keep it powerful. …