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Siegecraft No Fortress Impregnable
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Author : Harold Skaarup
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2003-04-06
Siegecraft No Fortress Impregnable written by Harold Skaarup and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-04-06 with History categories.
It has been said that the taking of a fortress depends primarily on the making of a good plan to take it, and the proper implementation and application of the resources to make the plan work. Long before a fortress has been besieged and conquered, it has to have been outthought before it can be outfought. This book outlines some of the more successfully thought out sieges, and demonstrates why it is that no fortress is impregnable. A siege can be described as an assault on an opposing force attempting to defend itself from behind a position of some strength. Whenever the pendulum of technology swings against the "status quo," the defenders of a fortification have usually been compelled to surrender. We must stay ahead of the pendulum, and not be out-thought long before we are out-fought, for, as it will be shown in this book, "no fortress is impregnable."
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.
Siegecraft
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Author : Denis F. Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 2000
Siegecraft written by Denis F. Sullivan and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
The "Parangelmata Poliorcetica" and the "Geodesia," two Greek treatises on the construction of devices for siege warfare, are products of 10th-century Byzantium. The texts are presented here in critical editions based, for the first time, on the archetype manuscript Vaticanus graecus 1605 and accompanied by an English translation and commentary. The illustrations, reproduced in this edition, go beyond the traditional ground plans of the time and show elevations to represent finished devices in action.
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
Fortifications And Siegecraft
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Author : Jeremy Black
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-05-25
Fortifications And Siegecraft written by Jeremy Black and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-25 with History categories.
As centers for defense and bases for attack since ancient times, fortifications are a crucial aspect of military history. Indeed, as Jeremy Black shows, the history of fortifications is a global history of humanity itself. Moreover, their remains offer a still potent, often dramatic testimony to the past, notably through the strength of the sites, the power of the works, and the vast resources they required. This compelling book explores not only the history of fortifications themselves, but also the real and potential threat to them posed by siegecraft. Tracing the interaction of attack and defense over time, Black situates the evolution of fortifications within the wider development of governments, societies, and cultures. Moreover, his examination of the future of these installations, as well as of potential methods of destroying them, only reaffirms their omnipresence in human history—and their continued importance. Fortifications are not simply relics of the past, but rather elements fundamental to military and social interaction across the world today.
Siegecraft
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Author : Harold a Skaarup
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-02-08
Siegecraft written by Harold a Skaarup and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-08 with categories.
It has been said that the taking of a fortress depends primarily on the making of a good plan to take it, and the proper implementation and application of the resources to make the plan work. Long before a fortress has been besieged and conquered, it has to have been out-thought before it can be outfought. A siege can be described as an assault on an opposing force attempting to defend itself from behind a position of some strength. Whenever the pendulum of technology swings against the "status quo," the defenders of a fortification have usually been compelled to surrender. This book contains examples of sieges, both successful and unsuccessful, demonstrating that no matter how securely a fortress or defensive position is constructed and defended, eventually a good plan and a determined besieger can overcome it. One way or another, time, willpower and determined effort will be brought together in sufficient quantity and quality to bring a siege or a defense to a successful conclusion. It will be argued through the examples presented in this book that ultimately, "no fortress is impregnable."
Aeneas On Siegecraft
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Author : Aeneas (Tacticus)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
Aeneas On Siegecraft written by Aeneas (Tacticus) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with Military art and science categories.
A Manual Of Siegecraft And Fortification
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Author : Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
language : en
Publisher: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 1968
A Manual Of Siegecraft And Fortification written by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban and has been published by Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Engelsk oversættelse 1968 ved G.A. Rothrock af Vaubans i 1669 på Krigsminister Louvois opfordring skrevne værk "Mémoire sur la Conduite des Sièges" som første gang tryktes i Leiden 1740 under titlen "Mémoire pour servir d'Instruction dans la Conduite des Siéges et dans la Défense des Places"--Se yderligere under denne udgave.
Siegecraft No Fortress Impregnable
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Author : Harold A. Skaarup
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2003-04-05
Siegecraft No Fortress Impregnable written by Harold A. Skaarup and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-04-05 with History categories.
It has been said that the taking of a fortress depends primarily on the making of a good plan to take it, and the proper implementation and application of the resources to make the plan work. Long before a fortress has been besieged and conquered, it has to have been outthought before it can be outfought. This book outlines some of the more successfully thought out sieges, and demonstrates why it is that no fortress is impregnable. A siege can be described as an assault on an opposing force attempting to defend itself from behind a position of some strength. Whenever the pendulum of technology swings against the "status quo," the defenders of a fortification have usually been compelled to surrender. We must stay ahead of the pendulum, and not be out-thought long before we are out-fought, for, as it will be shown in this book, "no fortress is impregnable."
Sieges And Siegecraft
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Sieges And Siegecraft written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Sieges categories.