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

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

by PaulK.Davis (Author)

Synopsis

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

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 390
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 28 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 1576071952
ISBN 13: 9781576071953
Book Overview: In a cycle repeated throughout history, people have congregated in walled cities for mutual protection, and then attackers, lured by the wealth behind the city walls, have laid siege. This fascinating volume examines the most important sieges in world history from the earliest times to the present.

Author Bio

Paul K. Davis, PhD, is a history instructor at the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX and at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX.