07-20-2002, 07:24 AM
Salve,<br>
<br>
The weapon seems to have developed independently both in China and the Greek world. In the latter bows were quickly replaced with torsion springs and increased in size to artillery pieces. In the former handheld models remained normal. Evidence for direct links between the Chinese and the Romans is very slight, though there are plenty wild theories around. Both Roman and Chinese cultures regarded themselves as superior and those outside as barbarians and they were/are not alone in holding such views.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
<br>
The weapon seems to have developed independently both in China and the Greek world. In the latter bows were quickly replaced with torsion springs and increased in size to artillery pieces. In the former handheld models remained normal. Evidence for direct links between the Chinese and the Romans is very slight, though there are plenty wild theories around. Both Roman and Chinese cultures regarded themselves as superior and those outside as barbarians and they were/are not alone in holding such views.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
