Ancient Siege Warfare
Author | : Paul Bentley Kern |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 614 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 0253335469 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780253335463 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ancient Siege Warfare by : Paul Bentley Kern
Download or read book Ancient Siege Warfare written by Paul Bentley Kern and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how siege warfare was able to unleash unrestrained violence. It shows how the methods of siege warfare devalued the skills of traditional warriors, along with the shared values of honor and prowess that limited the violence of traditional field battles.