Sieges played a central role in many conflicts of the ancient world, and numerous famous generals such as Darius, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Scipio Africanus successfully used siegecraft to achieve their objectives. As siege tactics became an integral part of many conflicts, generals employed engineers and scientists to develop tactics that ranged from breaking through city defences, undermining town walls and creating blockades, to tricks and deception. This fascinating book explores the development of siege warfare in the ancient world from Persia in the 6th century BC to the 4th century Roamn world, examining the techniques and weapons used during the sieges of this period.

Originally published as Ancient siege warfare, Siege warfare in the Roman world 146 BC-AD 378, Greek and Roman siege machinery 399 BC-AD 363 and Greek and Roman artillery 399 BC-AD 363. Originally published as Ancient siege warfare, Siege warfare in the Roman world 146 BC-AD 378, Greek and Roman siege machinery 399 BC-AD 363 and Greek and Roman artillery 339 BC-AD 363.

Siege Warfare of the Achaemenid Persians --14 -- Siege Warfare in Classical Greece -- 30 -- Siege Warfare in the Time of Dionysius I -- 43 -- Macedonian Siege Warfare -- 59 -- Hellenistic Siege Warfare -- 80 -- Siege Warfare During the Roman Republic -- 97 -- Siege Warfare in the Late 2nd Century BC -- 113 -- Siege Warfare in the Age of Marius and Sulla -- 129 -- Siege Warfare in the Late Republic -- 144 -- Siege Warfare During the Principate -- 164 -- Elements of Roman Siegecraft -- 192.