Besieged: An Encyclopedia of Great Sieges from Ancient Times to the Present

by PaulK.Davis (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2001

  $9.66

  Besieged examines the most important sieges in history-the actions and motivations of attackers and defenders along with conditions inside and outside the city walls.

  
  * Examines 100 great sieges, from Jericho in 1405 B.C. to Grozny in 1997

  * Establishes the historical background of each siege, describes the siege itself in both military and human terms, and analyzes the results

  * Provides more than 75 maps as well as tactical diagrams, archival photographs, and artworks

  * Includes a glossary explaining unfamiliar military terms, from abatis to zig-zags

• New

  Illustrated
  2001

  $128.53

  Besieged examines the most important sieges in history-the actions and motivations of attackers and defenders along with conditions inside and outside the city walls.

  
  * Examines 100 great sieges, from Jericho in 1405 B.C. to Grozny in 1997

  * Establishes the historical background of each siege, describes the siege itself in both military and human terms, and analyzes the results

  * Provides more than 75 maps as well as tactical diagrams, archival photographs, and artworks

  * Includes a glossary explaining unfamiliar military terms, from abatis to zig-zags