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The Medieval Siege
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Author : Jim Bradbury
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 1992
The Medieval Siege written by Jim Bradbury and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
In medieval warfare, the siege predominated: for every battle, there were hundreds of sieges. Yet the rich and vivid history of siege warfare has been consistently neglected. Jim Bradbury's panoramic survey takes the history of siege warfare in Europe from the late Roman Empire to the 16th century, and includes sieges in Byzantium, Eastern Europe and the areas affected by the Crusades. Within this broad sweep of time and place, he finds, not that enormous changes occurred, which might have been expected, but that the rules and methods of siege warfare remained remarkably constant. His narrative of the main events of siege warfare includes adetailed study of some of the major sieges --Constantinople and Chateau-Gaillard, among others -- and also presents evidence relating to the development of siege weapons and siege warfare. A history of sieges necessarily brings the people caught up in them, besieger and besieged, clearly before the reader; stories from chronicles and letters of danger, famine, endurance and heroism reach out with an immediacy that provides a powerful human context for this study.JIM BRADBURY is the author of The Medieval Archer; he writes and lectures on battles and warfare in England and France in the middle ages.
Medieval Siege Warfare
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Author : Christopher Gravett
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2002
Medieval Siege Warfare written by Christopher Gravett and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
A History Of The Late Medieval Siege 1200 1500
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Author : Peter Fraser Purton
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2009
A History Of The Late Medieval Siege 1200 1500 written by Peter Fraser Purton and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
The first book of a two-volume history of siege warfare and techniques in Europe and the Middle and Far East covering the period 450-1500. --
A History Of The Early Medieval Siege C 450 1220
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Author : Peter Fraser Purton
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Release Date : 2009
A History Of The Early Medieval Siege C 450 1220 written by Peter Fraser Purton and has been published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Byblos, Lebanon: An early twelfth-century crusader castle with donjon. --Book Jacket.
Medieval Sieges Siegecraft
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Author : Geoffrey Hindley
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2014-02-04
Medieval Sieges Siegecraft written by Geoffrey Hindley and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with History categories.
From Jericho to Troy, medieval Europe knew siege warfare as a tradition of antiquity. Long before the advent of city culture, rivaling civilizations had relied on siege tactics as a means of taking over fortified palaces, temples, and defensive walls. But the dawn of the medieval period brought the “golden age” of siege warfare, as the proliferation of formalized cities made siege tactics the ideal choice from a militaristic standpoint. In Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft, Geoffrey Hindley looks at the subject from every angle. He traces the development of strong points, castles, and fortified towns and considers the architects and masons who built them; describes the problems of medieval logistics and food supply that confronted both sides during a siege (and which often decided the outcome); and pens vivid portraits of the machinery of warfare—from towers, mines, trebuchets, and mangonels to boiling oil and Greek fire; and considers the parts played by women and camp followers in battle. With the support of fifty illustrations printed throughout the text, Hindley 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. A definitive account of an often overlooked portion of military history, this stimulating and accessible study will be fascinating reading for medieval specialists and for anyone who is interested in the history of warfare. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Medieval Siege And Siegecraft
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Author : Geoffrey Hindley
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2009-03-19
Medieval Siege And Siegecraft written by Geoffrey Hindley and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-19 with History categories.
A fascinating survey of the defining activity of warfare between rival power centers in the Middle Ages from the author of A Brief History of the Crusades. 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. “For those interested in a fuller understanding of medieval warfare, covering the years 500 to 1500 C.E., this book should be square one . . . the extremely readable results are recommended.” —Library Journal
Ancient And Medieval Siege Weapons
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Author : Konstantin Nossov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Ancient And Medieval Siege Weapons written by Konstantin Nossov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
Military history buffs can find siege weapons of Ancient Egypt, Judea, Assyria, Persia, Greece, and Rome, as well as those of the Gauls and Teutons, the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim World, and Medieval Europe, all described with incredible detail and accompanied by illustrations and photographs
Latin Siege Warfare In The Twelfth Century
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Author : Randall Rogers
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1992
Latin Siege Warfare In The Twelfth Century written by Randall Rogers and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
This is a carefully researched and illuminating study of siege warfare in the twelfth century. The siege was an integral part of medieval military experience, and was particularly significant in the Mediterranean region. Rogers explores siege warfare and the role it played in the First Crusade and the establishment of the Crusader States, in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, and in the seaborne expeditions of the Italian maritime states. Rogers sets out to discover how it was that crusading forces handicapped by rudimentary organization and logistical support were able to conduct some of the most dramatic siege operations of the pre-gunpowder period. He traces the development and diffusion of techniques and analyzes the experience of siege warfare in every aspect, from the question of supplies of component parts for siege engines to the often complex political situations of besieger and besieged. This is a book which contributes not only to the military history of the twelfth century but also to its political and cultural history.
Medieval Siege Warfare
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Author : John Norris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Medieval Siege Warfare written by John Norris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
A history of Medieval siege warfare
A History Of The Early And Late Medieval Siege
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Author : Peter Fraser Purton
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2010
A History Of The Early And Late Medieval Siege written by Peter Fraser Purton and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
A magisterial survey of medieval siege warfare in the middle ages, tracing links across continents and linking contemporary historical accounts with archaeological studies.