Table of Contents

Introduction
Siege Warfare of the Achaemenid Persians
Siege Warfare in Classical Greece
Siege Warfare in the time of Dionysius I
Macedonian Siege Warfare
Hellenistic Siege Warfare
Siege Warfare during the Roman Republic
Epilogue
Further Reading
Plate commentary

About the Author

Dr Duncan B Campbell is a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman warfare. He published his first paper in 1984, as an undergraduate at Glasgow University, and produced a complete re-assessment of Roman siegecraft for his PhD. Over the years, his work has appeared in several international journals. He lives near the Antonine Wall in Scotland with his wife and son.

Adam Hook studied graphic design and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specialises in detailed historical reconstructions and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Reviews

A brilliant introduction too siege equipment and techniques.
*Ancient Warfare*