The Fortress of Rhodes 1309-1522

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 title details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them.The fortress of Rhodes was the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller and was repeatedly besieged during the Crusades. Zusammenfassung 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 title details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them.

Product details

• Authors: Konstantin Nossov, Konstantin S. Nossov
• Assisted by: Brian Delf (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2010
• EAN: 9781846039300
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-930-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Fortress; Fortress
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Architecture, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / Europe / Greece (see also Ancient / Greece), HISTORY / Military / Medieval, CE period up to c 1500, Warfare & defence, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Warfare and defence, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare)