04-09-2006, 04:41 PM
Hi all,
I'm currently planning a topic for my senior honors thesis for my fall semester, and I figured the members of RAT would be of great help. I've narrowed my topic down to something concerning siege warfare. The professor who is sponsoring me on this assignment is very proficient in ancient and medieval sieges, with a lot of his work directed toward the sieges of Jerusalem and Masada. I've already written one paper for him on the siege of Masada, and I'd prefer to choose a different site. I was wondering what the members of RAT believe to be the greatest Roman siege? Any details you'd like to include as far as why it is significant and primary sources are most welcome. Obviously great examples such as Alesia are already on my list, but I wouldn't mind exploring options, or even looking at examples that aren't in mainstream discussion.
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you all!
I'm currently planning a topic for my senior honors thesis for my fall semester, and I figured the members of RAT would be of great help. I've narrowed my topic down to something concerning siege warfare. The professor who is sponsoring me on this assignment is very proficient in ancient and medieval sieges, with a lot of his work directed toward the sieges of Jerusalem and Masada. I've already written one paper for him on the siege of Masada, and I'd prefer to choose a different site. I was wondering what the members of RAT believe to be the greatest Roman siege? Any details you'd like to include as far as why it is significant and primary sources are most welcome. Obviously great examples such as Alesia are already on my list, but I wouldn't mind exploring options, or even looking at examples that aren't in mainstream discussion.
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you all!
Gaius Tertius Severus "Terti" / Trey Starnes
"ESSE QUAM VIDERE"
"ESSE QUAM VIDERE"
