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Medieval sieges & siegecraft

Author: Geoffrey Hindley
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Skyhorse Pub., ©2009.
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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  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Geoffrey Hindley
ISBN: 9781602396333 1602396337
OCLC Number: 277202845
Notes: Originally published: Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2009.
Description: 182 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Siegecraft : the basis of medieval warfare --
Fortified towns and cities --
Strong points in a landscape --
Castles and fortifications : designers, builders, and developments --
Machines of war --
Fire hazard --
Artillery --
Attack and defence --
Logistics --
War games, psychology, and morale --
Women at war --
Rules of engagement --
The horrors of total war.
Other Titles: Medieval sieges and siegecraft
Responsibility: Geoffrey Hindley.

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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. --from publisher description.

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