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This book reveals the diversity of tactics that were developed to meet the challenges of fortress types in medieval China, Mongolia, Japan and Korea.
A detailed look at their origins, and examines Pictish heroic and warrior society, covering education and training, appearance and equipment, the status of women, and the experience of battle.
In this challenging volume Michael Whitby tackles the fundamental issues (such as the rise of Christianity) that led to the 'decline and fall' of the Roman Empire, and offers a startling reassessment of the performance of the late Roman army.
An illustrated history of the dominions and power of Byzantium, which fluctuated dramatically during its 800-year survival.
Authored by an expert on Southeast Asian history, an illustrated addition to the hitherto small corpus of knowledge about a fascinating and little known subject.
A companion to Fortress 13: Norman Stone Castles (1) The British Isles 1066-1216, this is a detailed guide to the castles built in Normandy, Southern Italy and Sicily, covering defensive principles, daily life, the events of siege warfare, and the fate of the castles.
This illustrated volume describes the beginnings of the buhrs in the turbulent early years of Alfred’s reign as well as their subsequent development and use.
An illustrated history of the greatest surviving example of European medieval military architecture in the world.
This book examines early Saracen fortifications, covering their historical background, socio-political circumstances, and their role in protecting industry, trade and the frontiers of the Islamic world.
A leading expert in Islamic history explores the rise and power of the ancient Islamic Empire, examining not only their military conquests but also the political and cultural impact that they had on the lands they conquered.