Fortresses and Siege Weapons. Means of Warfare in the Middle Ages

The author of the book, Charles Foulks, one of the first to shed light on the history of the creation and development of the arms craft in Europe, talks about various types of armor, the process of their production, the materials and tools used, cleaning, repair, costs, and weight. The book includes excerpts from authentic medieval documents, and the text is supplemented with numerous illustrations.