Medieval Siege Weapons (1)

Western Europe AD 585–1385

Dr David Nicolle, Sam Thompson

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English

Osprey
18 September 2002

History; European history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Weapons & equipment; Ordnance, weapons technology

Series: New Vanguard

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.

By: Dr David Nicolle
Illustrated by: Sam Thompson
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 58
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 190g
ISBN: 9781841762357
ISBN 10: 1841762350
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 18 September 2002
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting Service before returning to university, obtaining his PhD in Edinburgh. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan, since which he has contributed a substantial number of Osprey titles. He is a specialist in medieval arms and armour and has written several hardback books as well as numerous articles for specialist journals. He has also presented papers at many international conferences. Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s. Gerry specialises in the medieval period, but has a keen interest in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An illustrator, and author, of a number of Osprey titles, he now lives in Switzerland.