Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC-AD 363 (New Vanguard)
by Duncan Campbell
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Author: Duncan CampbellIllustrator: Brian Delf
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-21
ISBN: 1841766348
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
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Book Review: A good little resource for the siege engine builder.
Summary: 5 Stars
I build models of seige engines as a hobby, and this book is a valuable addition to my library. It specifically deals with the ballista, a crossbow-like weapon, and does so in good detail. The drawings are detailed and carefully done, and the photos and descriptions are more than adequate for a talented reconstructor to make scale models from tabletop sized to full sized. It is well worth adding to your library if you have an interest in Greek and Roman warfare and engineering.
Summary of Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC-AD 363 (New Vanguard)
The catapult (katapeltikon) was invented under the patronage of Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, in the 4th century bc. At first only the arrow-firing variant was used, and it was not until the reign of Alexander the Great that stone-projecting catapults were introduced. The Romans adopted these weapons during the Punic Wars and further developed them, before introducing the new arrow-firing ballista and stone-throwing onager. This title traces the often controversial design, development and construction of these weapons throughout the history of the classical world.Greece Books
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