Davis Paul K. Besieged: An Encyclopedia of Great Sieges from Ancient Times to the Present

ABC-CLIO, 2001. — 369 p. — ISBN10: 1576071952, 13 978-1576071953.Besieged examines the most important sieges in history-the actions and motivations of attackers and defenders along with conditions inside and outside the city walls. Examines 100 great sieges, from Jericho in 1405 B.C. to Grozny in 1997 Establishes the historical background of each siege, describes the siege itself in both military and human terms, and analyzes the results Provides more than 75 maps as well as tactical diagrams, archival photographs, and artworks Includes a glossary explaining unfamiliar military terms, from abatis to zig-zags.