The Fortress of Rhodes 1309-1522
1st Edition
Published on 20. June 2012
64 pages
978-1-78200-003-7 (ISBN)
Description
An illustrated history of the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, repeatedly besieged during the Crusades.
First besieged in 305 BC, the island of Rhodes became part of the Roman Empire and was later fortified in the Byzantine style. Due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean, Rhodes was also attacked and besieged for over a century by Islamic forces.
This book details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them.
First besieged in 305 BC, the island of Rhodes became part of the Roman Empire and was later fortified in the Byzantine style. Due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean, Rhodes was also attacked and besieged for over a century by Islamic forces.
This book details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
15 b/w; 47 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78200-003-7 (9781782000037)
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Konstantin Nossov
The Fortress of Rhodes 1309-1522
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Osprey Publishing
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Konstantin Nossov is a researcher in and advisor on ancient and medieval arms, armour and warfare, as well as the author of numerous books and articles on the subject. His particular areas of interest include the history of weapons, fortification and siege warfare. He has always lived in Moscow, Russia, but has travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, South Asia, Asia Minor and the Far East. Konstantin has written several Osprey books, as well as other English language titles and numerous books in Russian.
Brian Delf began his career working in a London art studio producing artwork for advertising and commercial publications. Since 1972, he has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects including natural history, architecture and technical cutaways. His illustrations have been published in over 30 countries. Brian lives and works in Oxfordshire.
Brian Delf began his career working in a London art studio producing artwork for advertising and commercial publications. Since 1972, he has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects including natural history, architecture and technical cutaways. His illustrations have been published in over 30 countries. Brian lives and works in Oxfordshire.
Content
- COVER
- TITLE PAGE
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- CHRONOLOGY
- DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- THE PRINCIPLES OF DEFENCE
- TOUR OF THE FORTRESS
- THE LIVING SITES
- THE FORTRESS AT WAR
- AFTERMATH
- GLOSSARY
- BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER READING
- INDEX
- RELATED TITLES
- IMPRINT
