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The Medieval Fortress: Castles, Forts, And Walled Cities Of The Middle Ages
H. Kaufmann
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Description for The Medieval Fortress: Castles, Forts, And Walled Cities Of The Middle Ages
Paperback. A lavishly illustrated and informative look at the history and architecture of castles and forts in the Middle Ages Illustrator(s): Jurga, Robert M. Num Pages: 320 pages, 200 illustrations, 300 diagrams. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; AMKL; HBJD; HBLC; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 273 x 17. Weight in Grams: 744.
The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective. The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defences, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and ... Read more
The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective. The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defences, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Hachette Books United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306813580
SKU
V9780306813580
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About H. Kaufmann
J.E. Kaufmann is the author of six books on fortifications. He and his wife, H.W. Kaufmann, live in San Antonio, Texas. H.W. Kaufmann is the wife of J.E. Kaufmann, the author of six books on fortifications. They live in San Antonio, Texas.
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