Medieval sieges & siegecraft / Geoffrey Hindley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hindley, Geoffrey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Siege warfare--Europe--History--To 1500.

Siege warfare.

Sieges--Europe--History--To 1500.

Sieges.

Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500.

Military art and science.

History.

Fortification--Europe--History--To 1500.

Fortification.

Castles--Europe--History--To 1500.

Castles.

Europe--History, Military.

Europe.

History, Military.

Physical Description:

182 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Medieval sieges and siegecraft

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub., [2009]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Originally published: Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [171]-176) and index.

ISBN:

9781602396333

1602396337

OCLC:

277202845