Siege Warfare During the Crusades
Havertown, PA: Pen & Sword Books, 2019.
A richly illustrated study of the tactics, technology, and engineering that determined the outcome of Crusader sieges.
Drawing upon contemporary chronicles, archaeological evidence, and modern military scholarship, Michael S. Fulton examines the siegecraft that shaped the Crusades. Covering both Crusader and Islamic forces, the work explores the weapons, fortifications, engineering techniques, and battlefield decisions that determined the fate of castles and cities throughout the medieval Levant.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with dust jacket. Quarto; 10 inches tall; 344 pages. Extensively illustrated in full color. Includes a comprehensive list of Crusader sieges, bibliography, and index.
CONDITION: New. No flaws or blemishes; gift quality.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding Medieval Siegecraft —
Rather than presenting a general history of the Crusades, this volume focuses on the practical realities of medieval siege warfare—the military technology, engineering, logistics, and tactical decisions that often determined the success or failure of campaigns. By combining historical sources with archaeological evidence, Fulton contributes to a growing body of scholarship that emphasizes how castles, fortifications, and siege operations shaped the political and military history of the medieval eastern Mediterranean.
SUBJECTS: Crusades, Siege Warfare, Medieval Castles, Military Engineering, Holy Land, Medieval Warfare, Fortifications, Archaeology, Medieval History; Military History; Crusades.
Item #22164
ISBN: 1526718650
Price: $18.00
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