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Siege Warfare during the Crusades (Hardcover)
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Siege Warfare during the Crusades (Hardcover)
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Sieges played a key role in the crusades, but they tend to be
overshadowed by the famous battles fought between the Franks and
the Muslims, and no detailed study of the subject has been
published in recent times. So Michael Fulton's graphic,
wide-ranging and thought-provoking book is a landmark in the field.
He considers the history of siege warfare in the Holy Land from
every angle - the tactics and technology, the fortifications, the
composition of the opposing armies, and the ways in which sieges
shaped Frankish and Muslim strategy at each stage of the conflict.
The differences and similarities between the Eastern and Western
traditions are explored, as is the impact of the shifting balance
of power in the region. The conclusions may surprise some readers.
Neither the Muslims nor the Franks possessed a marked advantage in
siege technology or tactics, their fortifications reflected
different purposes and an evolving political environment and,
although there were improvements in technologies and
fortifications, the essence of siege warfare remained relatively
consistent. Michael Fulton's book is a fascinating all-round
reassessment of an aspect of the crusades that had a decisive
impact on the outcome of the struggle. It will be essential reading
for medieval and military historians.
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