Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft

Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9781626368668
ISBN-13 : 162636866X
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Book Synopsis Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft by : Geoffrey Hindley

Download or read book Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft written by Geoffrey Hindley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here Geoffrey Hindley serves us the history of military sieges from every angle, tracing the development of fortifications and equipment (offensive and defensive), penning vivid portraits of the weapons involved, exploring the psychology of laying siege, and even describing the role played by women and camp followers in battle. He shows siege tactics in action through real-life case studies of famous sieges that changed the course of history in medieval Europe and the Holy Land. His stimulating and accessible study will be fascinating reading for medieval specialists and for anyone who is interested in the history of warfare.


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