Remarkable Sieges: From The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453, To That Of Sebastopol, 1854 (1854) - Hardback

""Remarkable Sieges: From The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453, To That Of Sebastopol, 1854"" is a historical account of some of the most significant sieges in world history. Written by Henry Ottley and published in 1854, the book covers a wide range of sieges from the fall of Constantinople to the Crimean War. The book provides a detailed description of each siege, including the strategies and tactics used by both sides, as well as the political and social context surrounding the events. It also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the battles and the layout of the cities under siege. Some of the sieges covered in the book include the Siege of Vienna in 1529, the Siege of Quebec in 1759, and the Siege of Gibraltar in 1779-1783. The book also covers lesser-known sieges, such as the Siege of Candia in 1645-1669 and the Siege of Saragossa in 1808-1809. Overall, ""Remarkable Sieges"" is a comprehensive and informative account of some of the most pivotal moments in military history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of warfare and the impact of sieges on the course of history.With Observations On Fortification And Siege Operations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Henry Ottley
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 148 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1437186270
• | ISBN-13: 9781437186277