Ancient Siege Warfare
Download or Read eBook Ancient Siege Warfare PDF 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.
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
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.