Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58)
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Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58)
The Medieval era was a period of huge variety and invention in siege warfare. Before the use of cannon and other gun-powder artillery, siege engines relied on assorted sources of power, from torsion 'energy storage' systems to man-power, counter-balances and others. This book reveals how technological traditions from the Graeco-Roman world, Persia, India and above all China made a massive contribution to siege warfare techniques. It also covers developments in military engineering, such as mining, counter-mining, the breaking of walls, the use of noxious and chemical fumes and the use of fire-weapons.
Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58)
The Medieval era was a period of huge variety and invention in siege warfare. Before the use of cannon and other gun-powder artillery, siege engines relied on assorted sources of power, from torsion 'energy storage' systems to man-power, counter-balances and others. This book reveals how technological traditions from the Graeco-Roman world, Persia, India and above all China made a massive contribution to siege warfare techniques. It also covers developments in military engineering, such as mining, counter-mining, the breaking of walls, the use of noxious and chemical fumes and the use of fire-weapons.
| Specifications | |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Brand | Osprey Publishing |
| Color | White |
| EANs | 9781841762357 |
| Format | Illustrated |
| ItemPartNumber | 8 colour & 40 b&w illustrations |
| Manufacturer | Osprey Publishing |
| ProductGroup | Book |
| ReleaseDate | 2002-09-18T00:00:01Z |
| Title | Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58) |
| UnitCount | 1 |