Siege warfare in the Roman world: 146 BC-AD 378
by Hook, Adam, Campbell, Duncan B.
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Greek and Roman siege machinery, 399 BC-AD 363
by Campbell, Duncan B., Delf, Brian
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Introduces the high adventure of medieval England through the letters of a knight's squire who participates in an exciting tournament before witnessing the preparations and battle engagements of a castle under siege.
Introduces the high adventure of medieval England through the letters of a knight's squire who participates in an exciting tournament before witnessing the preparations and battle engagements of a castle under siege.
Hollywood has gone to elaborate lengths to recreate the violence and mayhem of ancient warfare in movies, but what were ancient battles really like? What weapons, tactics, armor, training, and logistics were used? What were the crucial factors that could turn the tide of battle,…