| Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft Contributor(s): Hindley, Geoffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602396337 ISBN-13: 9781602396333 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Great sieges changed the course of medieval history, yet siege warfare, the dominant military activity of the period, is rarely given the attention it deserves. Geoffrey Hindley's highly readable new account of this vital but neglected aspect of medieval warfare looks at the subject from every angle. He traces the development of fortifications and siege equipment, explores the psychological dimension, and considers the parts played by women and camp followers. He also shows siege tactics in action through a selection of vivid case studies of famous sieges taken from the history of 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Strategy - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Military - Weapons |
| Dewey: 355.440 |
| LCCN: 2009008554 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (0.95 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |