Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe Ad 585-1385
(Part of the Osprey New Vanguard (#58) Series and Medieval Siege Weapons (#1) Series)
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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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1841762350
ISBN13:9781841762357
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 5.1" x 9.7"
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