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Medieval Sieges & Siegecraft
Author(s): Geoffrey Hindley (Author)
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 May 2009
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 240 pages
- ISBN-10: 1602396337
- ISBN-13: 9781602396333
Book 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
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.
About the Author
Geoffrey Hindley is a distinguished medieval historian who has written widely on many aspects of the period. He has made a special study of medieval warfare and of sieges in particular.
