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Book Collection Lot of Two Titles of Medieval & Industrial Engineering. Book (1) The Medieval Military Engineer: From Roma Empire to the Sixteenth Century by Peter Pirton. Book (2) Royal Engineering: A Life of Sir Edmund Ducan. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the book lot collection weight is over 500gram. Below is the Book condition report and synopses of the two titles. Book (1) The Medieval Military Engineer: From Roma Empire to the Sixteenth Century. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. No dust jacket. 1st edition, published 2018. Book boards are clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean throughout the book. Over-all an excellent and neat copy of the books. See photos. Medieval Military Engineering: A Thousand-Year Evolution. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, military engineering underwent dramatic transformations. Peter Purton s comprehensive study, The Medieval Military Engineer: From the Roman Empire to the Sixteenth Century, offers a sweeping look at this evolution. Here's a breakdown of the key developments: Roman Foundation. Roman engineers were professional soldiers trained in construction and siege craft. Techniques included pontoon bridges, siege towers, and advanced fortifications. Their legacy influenced successor states, especially in Byzantium and Persia. Early Medieval Period (5th 10th Century). Western Europe saw a decline in engineering sophistication after Rome s collapse. However, basic skills persisted: bridges, mills, and rudimentary fortifications were still built. Byzantine and Islamic engineers maintained more advanced traditions, including the use of petraries (early trebuchets). High Medieval Innovation (11th 13th Century). Civilian craftsmen (stonemasons, carpenters, smiths) became the backbone of military engineering. Castles and fortified towns flourished, especially in response to Viking and Muslim incursions. The Crusades facilitated knowledge exchange between East and West, boosting innovation. Late Medieval Advances (14th 15th Century). Gunpowder revolutionized siege warfare: cannons began replacing trebuchets. Fortifications adapted with thicker walls and angled bastions. Engineers became more specialized and literate, often producing treatises and manuals. Renaissance Transition (16th Century) Figures like Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the polymath engineer combining art, science, and military design. Engineering became a recognized profession, with formal training and state patronage. The groundwork was laid for early modern military science. If you're curious, I can help you explore specific siege engines, famous engineers, or how these technologies shaped battles. Book (2) Royal Engineering: A Life of Sir Edmund Ducan. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket very good and clean. Book boards clean. Book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. ex-owner inscribed note of the first fly leaf page. Over-all a great and neat copy. A fascinating biography published in 1973 that chronicles the life and work of Sir Edmund DuCane. About the Book: Written by Lady Alexandra Hasluck, a respected Australian historian and author. 132 pages and includes illustrations, some in color. Born in 1830 in Colchester, UK, DuCane joined the Royal Engineers after graduating from the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. In 1851, he volunteered to go to Western Australia to oversee convict works, contributing significantly to infrastructure and penal reform3. He also served as a magistrate and was a talented artist, documenting colonial life through sketches and paintings. After returning to England, he continued his work in prison reform and eventually became a Major-General. Remember extra charges over 500grams. Weight of book (1) 0.755kg. book (2) 0.462kg.
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