Castles A History of Fortified Structures: Ancient, Medieval & Modern /anglais - Brossura

Stephenson, Charles

 
9781908005649: Castles A History of Fortified Structures: Ancient, Medieval & Modern /anglais

Sinossi

It uses stylish two-tone engravings, 'anatomies' that annotate classic structures and 'riches to ruins' features that offer unique comparisons between castles in their pomp an illuminated manuscripts and matching colour photographs of those same castles as they stand in ruins today.

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Recensione

Castles are symbolic of a bygone age, but their fascination does not recede with time, and this book, packed with illustrations , maps, timelines and colour photographs, is ideal for anyone interested in the history of fortifications. --The Good Book Guide

L'autore

Charles Stephenson is a published military historian, whose books include Germany's Asia-Pacific Empire: Colonialism & Naval Policy 1885-1914 (2009).

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9780312541408: Castles: A Global History of Fortified Structures: Ancient, Medieval & Modern

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0312541406 ISBN 13:  9780312541408
Casa editrice: Griffin, 2011
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