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.
- ISBN10 1781598495
- ISBN13 9781781598498
- Publish Date 19 March 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Imprint Pen & Sword History
- Format eBook
- Pages 240
- Language English