Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for British Fortifications Through the Reign of Richard III by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage - Available

British Fortifications Through the Reign of Richard III

An Illustrated History

by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Read a sample Read a sample
1 of 1 copy available
From the time the Romans first set foot on England's shore in 55 B.C., the British Isles have faced a constant threat of foreign invasion. As a result, the landscapes of England, Scotland, and Ireland are dotted with ancient defensive fortifications as varied as their makers. Iron Age Celtic "hill forts," Roman castra and Hadrian's Wall, Anglo-Saxon dykes and Alfredian burhs, Norman mottes and stone-keeps, Edwardian castles, Irish tower houses—they all served to repel ancient intruders and many still stand as tangible relics of a remarkable past. This study chronicles the development of British fortifications from prehistoric times through the end of Richard III's reign in 1485, providing the history of each type of structure, relevant examples, and information on weapons and siege warfare. More than 250 illustrations vividly detail each ediface's construction and configuration.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading
Check out what's being checked out right now