Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

In K. J. Parker's Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City, a besieged city faces dire circumstances with scarce resources and an enemy intent on destruction. The fate of its people hinges on Orhan, a colonel with a knack for engineering rather than combat, known for his cunning and disregard for authority. This engaging narrative chronicles his unique approach to a seemingly impossible defense, preserving the legacy of the Great Siege and its formidable figures.