Author: Gravett, Christopher
Publisher: Osprey Pub Co
Year: 1990
ISBN: 0850459478
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: As New
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Description: New book, 64 pages, ELI028. During the Middle Ages siege warfare played a vital role in military strategy. Sieges were far more numerous than pitched battles, ranging from small-scale affairs against palisaded earthworks to full-scale assaults on vast strongholds. Needless to say, the art of siege warfare assumed a unique importance to both invader and defender alike. In this title Christopher Gravett explores the different aspects of medieval siege warfare, from chivalrous formalities to 'surprise and treachery', in a text backed by numerous illustrations including 12 full page colour plates by Richard and Christa Hook. Contents: Introduction; Castles and Fortified Towns; Setting a Siege; Siege Techniques and Engines; Artillery; The Plates.