About the book: 2008 / A superbly illustrated publication dedicated to the art of sieges of cities and fortresses from the 6th century BC. until the 4th century AD An interesting and exciting story about the grandiose sieges and assaults of the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans. Maps and diagrams of fortifications and fortresses, based on archaeological research. The enormous influence of siege art on the development of science and the emergence of great inventions and discoveries is revealed. The most detailed and accurate reconstructions of rams, siege towers, catapults, ballistas and onagers.