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General & Miscellaneous Military History, Military - Strategy, Military Architecture, General Ancient History, Ancient Military History - General & Miscellaneous

Ancient Siege Warfare

by Paul B. Kern
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Overview

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.

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Book Details

Published
June 1, 1999
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pages
419
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780253335463

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