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The Triumphal Arch
In this first book to explore the entire history of triumphal arches, from their Roman origins to the present day, the Classicist and architectural historian Peter Howell describes …
Cadbury Castle
This book traces the conditions for the development of the Iron Age hillfort at Cadbury Castle, the violent suppression of its population in the first century AD and its major …
Castles, A Very Peculiar History
Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and …
Military Architecture in England During the Middle Ages
U-Boat Bases and Bunkers 1941 45
Few of the massive military structures built by Germany during World War II are as impressive as the U-Boat bases and bunkers in Germany, Norway and France.This title takes a close …
Fortifications of Verdun 1874 1917
Featuring illustrations throughout, this concise volume explores the development of the fortress of Verdun and the climactic battle that took place around it.The ring of …
Chicago Architecture and Design (3rd edition)
The birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago is famous for an architectural tradition that has influenced building around the globe. It is the cradle of modern architecture. It gave …
Britain's Medieval Castles
The widespread construction of castles in Britain began as soon as Duke William of Normandy set foot on the shores of southern England in 1066. The castles that were constructed in …
Castle at war in medieval england and wales
This ground-breaking book traces the story of castles at war in England and Wales from their introduction by the Normans in the eleventh century until the end of the reign of Henry …
Medieval Russian Fortresses AD 862 1480
A history of the key fortresses that dominated the landscape of medieval Russia from its legendary foundations in the 9th century to its conquest by the Mongols and the eventual …
Drumlanrig: The Castle, its People and its Paintings
With its pale pink sandstone, picturesque domes and dramatic setting, Drumlanrig is one of Scotland's most romantic castles, its history entwined with that of the country itself. …
Senmiddelalderens borge i Danmark
Der er skrevet en del om middelalderens borge i Danmark, men selve livet på borgene og deres mange funktioner er et forsømt forskningsområde. Det søger denne bog at belyse ud fra …