Defending Your Castle: Build Catapults Crossbows Moats Bulletproof Shields and More Defensive Devices to Fend Off the Invading Hordes

A mans home is his castle or so the saying goes but could it withstand an attack by attila and the huns ragnar and the Vikings Alexander and the Greeks Genghis Khan and the Mongol or tamerlane and the tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelles poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each br>Chapter introduces a new bad actor in the history of warfare details his conquests and features weapons and fortifications to defend against him and his minions. Clear step-by-step instructions diagrams and photographs show how to build a dozen projects including “da Vinci’s catapult” “carpini’s crossbow” a “crusader-proof moat” “Alexander’s tortoise” and the “cheval-de-frise.” with a strong emphasis on safety the book also gives tips on troubleshooting explains the Physics behind many of the projects and shows where to buy the materials. By the time theyre reached the last page at-home defenders everywhere will have succeeded in creating a fully fortified home.