دانلود کتاب Siege Warfare during the Crusades

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Cover
Book Title
Copyright
Table of Contents
Lists of Illustrations
Preface
Regional Maps
Introduction
1. Historical Context: the Period of the Crusades
Setting the Stage
The First Generations
The Age of Nu¯ r al-Dı¯n and Saladin
The Ayyu¯bid Era
Early Mamlu¯k Rule
West vs. East, Christians vs. Muslims?
2. Strategy of Defence: Building and Using Fortifications
Before the Crusades
Administration
Location
Tactical Use
Defenders
Refuge
Planners
3. Strategy of Attack: Overcoming the Obstacle of Relief
Early Opportunism
Relief Forces
Distraction
Truces
Rapid Attack
4. Means of Attack: Siege Weapons
Armies
Action beyond the Walls
Siege Engines
Naval Support
Deception and Negotiation
Transfer of Knowledge
5. Means of Defence: the Design of Fortifications
Provisions
Walls and Towers
Entrances
Development
Shift in Design
Active Defence
Payoff
6. Influences and Trends
Fortifications
Trends: Distribution, Success and Duration
Conclusion: the Siege of Acre, 1291
List of Sieges
Rulers and their Reigns
Glossary
Notes
Select Bibliography by Site
Bibliography
Index
Back Cover