Question

What weapons did the early Europeans use ( From Roman times to the late renaissance)

Answer 1

Bows where popular the entire time, Swords and shields where popular the materials used depended on the era [Bronze for Romans, Steel for late renaissance] by the late renaissance you had gunpowder weapons. [Arquebus and Cannon]. Generally speaking the militia's of the time used what ever was sharp and pointy [Grandpa's sword, pitch forks, axes, etc]