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Some Illustrations of Ancient Siege Machines
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I suspect that they, or more often their monastery, were paid as copyists, they were the most literate people available. Also, an abbot or bishop trying to curry favour with a local prince might order a military book to be copied in order to be given as a present.
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Some Illustrations of Ancient Siege Machines - by Urselius - 03-25-2014, 03:01 PM

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