Medieval Siege Warfare

Author/Contributor(s):	Gravett, Christopher; Hook, Richard; Hook, Christa
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (UK)
Date:	05/24/1990
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.