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Author : Cyril Shirley Belshaw
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1926820169
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (268 download)
Download or read book Towers Besieged written by Cyril Shirley Belshaw and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Israel Eph'al
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047427564
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)
Download or read book The City Besieged written by Israel Eph'al and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the military, legal, social and literary aspects of ancient warfare, this study examines the multifaceted nature of the siege phenomenon in the Ancient Near East. The book is based on Akkadian and biblical (and, to lesser degree, Greek, Aramaic, Egyptian, Hittite and Ugaritic) sources as well as on the depictions on reliefs from Assyrian palaces and Egyptian temples. The analysis incorporates lexical study and military thinking and focuses on the technology of warfare and human behavior in a state of emergency. This volume is a co-publication between Brill and The Hebrew University Magnes Press. "...this book serves as an excellent overview of siege practices and their result as seen from the biblical and Mesopotamian perspective." Michael G. Hasel, Institute of Archaeology–Southern Adventist University
Author : Paul K. Davis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195219309
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (952 download)
Download or read book Besieged written by Paul K. Davis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient times to the present, great sieges have had an enormous impact on the shaping of world history. Now, in this spectacular, fully-illustrated volume, one hundred of the world's most monumental and mind-boggling sieges are laid out in detail. Besieged covers the most important sieges from around the world throughout history--from Joshua's assault on Jericho in the fifteenth century B.C. to the Russian attack on the Chechen capital of Grozny at the end of the twentieth. Each entry provides the name and date of the siege, its exact location in terms of today's world, the number of forces engaged, when known, the names of the commanders on each side, and the overall importance of the siege in its historical context. Thoroughly examining the actions of both the attackers and the defenders, the book explores the motivations of both, and strategically surveys the technical and tactical innovations and conditions both inside besieged positions and in the besiegers' ranks. The entries detail the historical setting, the particular circumstances of the event itself, and the long-term results of the siege. These riveting accounts are enhanced by illustrations, over seventy maps, and references for further reading. A glossary and a comprehensive index complete the book. Global in scope, and with stirring accounts of familiar sieges as well as many lesser known conflicts, Besieged is essential reading for military buffs and everyone interested in how the modern world came to be. Includes the sieges of: * Jericho (1405 B.C.) * Troy (1250 B.C.) * Acre (1189--1191) * Constantinople (1453) * Tenochtitlan (1521 * La Rochelle (1627--1628) * Leningrad (1941--1944) * Malta (1940--1942) * Dien Bien Phu (1954) * Khe Sanh (1968) * Beirut (1982) * Sarajevo (1991--1995)
Author : Michael Eisenberg
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1789254094
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)
Download or read book The Art of Siege Warfare and Military Architecture from the Classical World to the Middle Ages written by Michael Eisenberg and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this book present, for the first time, the world of warfare, both defensive and offensive, from the Classical periods to end of the Middle Ages in one collection. These scholarships have attracted ancient writers and generals and nowadays historians, archaeologists and researchers poliorcetics. Military historiography and ancient manuals are well familiar from the Classical period throughout the Hellenistic great battlefields until the end of the Middle Ages, the chronological scope of this codex. The current book is the first to encompass this long array of time while trying to enrich the reader with the continuity, development and regression in the different periods and spheres of the ancient poliorcetics and beyond; the papers presented here are focusing on the physical fortifications, besieging and defense techniques, development and efficiency of ancient projectiles and sieging machinery, battlefields and the historiographical evidence. The X papers of the book, are written by some of the best scholars in their field, presenting here for the first time the results of their research, in the west and in the east.
Author : Michael S. Fulton
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526718677
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Siege Warfare During the Crusades written by Michael S. Fulton and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive study of the strategy and technology employed by the Franks and Muslims as they fought each other in the Holy Land. Sieges played a key role in the crusades, but they tend to be overshadowed by the famous battles fought between the Franks and the Muslims, and no detailed study of the subject has been published in recent times. So, Michael Fulton’s graphic, wide-ranging, and thought-provoking book is a landmark in the field. Fulton examines the history of siege warfare in the Holy Land from every angle—the tactics and technology, the fortifications, the composition of the opposing armies, and the ways in which sieges shaped Frankish and Muslim strategy at each stage of the conflict. The differences and similarities between the Eastern and Western traditions are explored, as is the impact of the shifting balance of power in the region. The conclusions may surprise some readers. Neither the Muslims nor the Franks possessed a marked advantage in siege technology or tactics, their fortifications reflected different purposes and an evolving political environment, and, although there were improvements in technologies and fortifications, the essence of siege warfare remained relatively consistent. Essential reading for medieval and military historians. “A lavishly illustrated text full of original photographs of sites, many of which are inaccessible and hard to find images of, guides the reader through the strategies, tactics and weaponry of offense and defense in the Latin East.” —The Society for Medieval Archaeology “This is a book you will read once and continually return to not only as an invaluable reference but as a cracking good read.” —Michael McCarthy, battlefield guide
Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)
Download or read book Siege written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Siege A siege is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or by well-prepared assault. Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static, defensive position. Consequently, an opportunity for negotiation between combatants is common, as proximity and fluctuating advantage can encourage diplomacy. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Siege Chapter 2: Siege tower Chapter 3: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban Chapter 4: Fortification Chapter 5: Siege engine Chapter 6: Battle of Alesia Chapter 7: Early thermal weapons Chapter 8: Menno van Coehoorn Chapter 9: Siege of Maastricht (1673) Chapter 10: Bastion fort (II) Answering the public top questions about siege. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Siege.
Author : Guy Halsall
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134553870
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)
Download or read book Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West 450-900 written by Guy Halsall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-01-28 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guy Halsall relates warfare to many aspects of medieval life, economy, society and politics.This book recovers its distinctiveness, looking at warfare in a rounded context in the British Isles and Western Europe between the end of the Roman Empire and the break-up of the Carolingian Empire. Examining the raising and organization of early medieval armies and looks at the conduct of campaigns, the survey also includes a study of the equipment of warriors and the horrific experience of battle as well as an analysis of medieval fortifications and siege warfare. Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West uses historical and archaeological evidence in a rigorous and sophisticated fashion. It stresses regional variations but also places Anglo-Saxon England in the mainstream of the military developments in this era, and in the process, provides an outstanding resource for students of all levels.
Author : Greek antiquities
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1322 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)
Download or read book A dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities, ed. by W. Smith written by Greek antiquities and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 1322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Clifford J. Rogers
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195334035
Total Pages : 1798 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and Military Technology written by Clifford J. Rogers and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set is an excellent companion to J. R. Strayer's edited Dictionary of the Middle Ages (CH, Nov'87; Supplement I, ed. by W. C. Jordan, CH, Sep'04, 42-0044). The focus on warfare allows the editors to offer larger entries on major topics (e.g., "Agincourt," "Crusades," "Feudalism") and introduce many complementary topics. The editors are concerned with Europe; they expand coverage into Asia or Africa only because of the connection to medieval Europe. Coverage also includes an abundance of entries pertaining to Central and Eastern Europe. Most of the 1,000-plus entries are about a page in length, but a few approach 50 pages. Medium and large-size entries, such as "Chivalry," "Germany," and "Slavic Lands," discuss primary sources and very valuable historiographies. A thorough index helps readers locate the Knights Templar under "Orders, Military, Levantine Orders." Cross-references and bibliographies follow each of the signed entries. Locating reliable and scholarly information on the Knights Templar and Vlad Tepes (Dracula) is tricky. Some of the bibliographies include sources in foreign languages. For example, the references for the Black Army of Hungary are in Hungarian. Noticeably missing are entries for the many wars. This set is particularly suited to research libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general readers. General Readers; Lower-division Undergraduates; Upper-division Undergraduates; Graduate Students; Researchers/Faculty; Professionals/Practitioners. Reviewed by W. M. Fontane.
Author : Great Britain. Public Record Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Rerum Britannicarum Medii Aevi Scriptores written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jehan de Wavrin (seigneur du Forestel)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Recueil Des Croniques Et Anchiennes Istories de la Grant Bretaigne written by Jehan de Wavrin (seigneur du Forestel) and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jean de Wavrin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108047823
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Recueil Des Chroniques Et Anchiennes Istories de la Grant Bretaigne, ... Present Nommé Engleterre written by Jean de Wavrin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English history as observed through the eyes of a medieval French knight, from Henry V's death to Joan of Arc's trial.
Author : Oliver Nicholson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192562460
Total Pages : 1743 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity written by Oliver Nicholson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 1743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity is the first comprehensive reference book covering every aspect of history, culture, religion, and life in Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Near East (including the Persian Empire and Central Asia) between the mid-3rd and the mid-8th centuries AD, the era now generally known as Late Antiquity. This period saw the re-establishment of the Roman Empire, its conversion to Christianity and its replacement in the West by Germanic kingdoms, the continuing Roman Empire in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Persian Sassanian Empire, and the rise of Islam. Consisting of over 1.5 million words in more than 5,000 A-Z entries, and written by more than 400 contributors, it is the long-awaited middle volume of a series, bridging a significant period of history between those covered by the acclaimed Oxford Classical Dictionary and The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages. The scope of the Dictionary is broad and multi-disciplinary; across the wide geographical span covered (from Western Europe and the Mediterranean as far as the Near East and Central Asia), it provides succinct and pertinent information on political history, law, and administration; military history; religion and philosophy; education; social and economic history; material culture; art and architecture; science; literature; and many other areas. Drawing on the latest scholarship, and with a formidable international team of advisers and contributors, The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity aims to establish itself as the essential reference companion to a period that is attracting increasing attention from scholars and students worldwide.
Author : Peter Fraser Purton
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843834499
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)
Download or read book A History of the Late Medieval Siege, 1200-1500 written by Peter Fraser Purton and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2009 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book of a two-volume history of siege warfare and techniques in Europe and the Middle and Far East covering the period 450-1500. --
Author : Earl R. Anderson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476628181
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Friendly Fire in the Literature of War written by Earl R. Anderson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term "friendly fire" was coined in the 1970s but the theme appears in literature from ancient times to the present. It begins the narrative in Aeschylus's Persians and Larry Heinemann's Paco's Story. It marks the turning point in Homer's Iliad, Virgil's Aeneid, the Chanson de Roland, Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage and Tim O'Brien's Going After Cacciato. It is the subject of transformative disclosure in Jaan Kross's Czar's Madman, Ron Kovic's Born on the Fourth of July, O'Brien's In the Lake of the Woods and A.B. Yehoshua's Friendly Fire. In some stories, events propel the characters into a friendly-fire catastrophe, as in Thomas Taylor's A Piece of this Country and Oliver Stone's 1986 film Platoon. This study examines friendly fire in a broad range of literary contexts.
Author : George Ripley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 920 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The American Cyclopædia written by George Ripley and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Iain Spence
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810866129
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Ancient Greek Warfare written by Iain Spence and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2002-05-07 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource strategically traces Greek warfare from 720 to 30 BC and its specific and extensive details-the wars, the troops, the armor, the military tactics, and other factors either affecting or affected by the wars. Read how warfare evolved during the centuries in ancient Greece from rudimentary, non-sophisticated strategies and weaponry to more complex arsenals and tactics. Includes entries on many aspects of war for which ancient Greece is historically recognized, as well as profiles of famous military and civilian leaders, including Alcibiades and Alexander the Great, who were involved in the battles on both land and sea. An extensive bibliography suggests further reading of interest. No other general work on ancient Greek warfare covers the entire period included in this volume.
