Until Demetrius Poliorcetes, walls were usually sufficient protection. But Demetrius would not let a wall prevent him from capturing a city. With this king begins the use of artillery to breach city walls & play havoc with advancing enemies. These two treatises, translated for the first time into English, will interest students of ancient warfare & siegecraft. The text contains information on the construction of various siege engines & is accompanied by numerous plates.
Introduction
Preface
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Philon: Text & Translation
Figures 1-21
Heron: Text & Translation
Figures 1-16
Notes
Plates
Until Demetrius Poliorcetes, walls were usually sufficient protection. But Demetrius would not let a wall prevent him from capturing a city. With this king begins the use of artillery to breach city walls & play havoc with advancing enemies. These two treatises, translated for the first time into English, will interest students of ancient warfare & siegecraft. The text contains information on the construction of various siege engines & is accompanied by numerous plates.
Introduction
Preface
Select Bibliography
Philon: Text & Translation
Figures 1-21
Heron: Text & Translation
Figures 1-16
Notes
Plates