Siege Warfare During the Crusades by Michael S Fulton -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright 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 Nūr al-Dīn and Saladin The Ayyūbid Era Early Mamlūk 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

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