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A History of the Early Medieval Siege, C. 450-1220
Byblos, Lebanon: An early twelfth-century crusader castle with donjon. --Book Jacket.
The Modern Origins of the Early Middle Ages
Ian Wood explores how Western Europeans have looked back to the Middle Ages to discover their origins and the origins of their society.
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The Siege that Changed the World
A fascinating account of the dramatic events leading up to the Siege and the four month siege itself. The Siege of Paris from September 1870 to the city’s capitulation in January 1871 was the result of Louis Napoleon III, Emperor of France’s disastrous decision to declare war on Prussia. The Prussian Army of King William I proved vastly superior to their adversaries. After victories at Metz and Sedan, the Prussians marched on Paris virtually unopposed. By 19 September the city was encircled with the population discontented, disillusioned and rebellious. Civil disorder was rife as starvation took a grip. On the inevitable surrender in late January and the declaration of the German Empire,...
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Historical Essays
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
