Looks at the simple machines used to build and defend castles, including pulleys, levers, wheels and axles, wedges, and screws.

Looks at the history of siege warfare and castle defense in medieval Europe, with information on preparation for a siege, methods of attack and defense, sack an

It is unexpected in any era to find a woman writing a book on the art of warfare, but in the fifteenth century it was unbelievable. Not surprisingly, therefore,

This profusely illustrated and thoroughly researched book describes in detail the diverse methods used to attack and defend castles during the Middle Ages. In a

Why were castles built and how were they defended? How would an enemy attempt to takeover a castle? Find out in this title filled with facts and charts.