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Barn Club
‘Somerville knows more about wooden barn construction than almost anyone alive.’—The Telegraph ‘A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty …
Playful Philosophy and Serious Sophistry
This book provides an interpretation of Plato’s Euthydemus as a unified piece of literature, taking into account both its dramatic and its philosophical aspects. It aims to do …
American Civil War Fortifications (1)
The 50 years before the American Civil War saw a boom in the construction of coastal forts in the United States of America. These stone and brick forts stretched from New England …
A Guide to the Medieval Castles of England
Spread across the medieval kingdom of England in a network of often formidable strongholds, castles, like cathedrals, are defining landmarks of their age, dominating their …
Hardknott Castle and the Tenth Antonine Itinerary - Archaelogia 71
Indian Castles 1206–1526
From the beginning of the 2nd millennium AD northern India began to fall under the sway of a number of Muslim-Turkic rulers who, at the start of the 13th century, founded the …
Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles
Nigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nation's castles with associated tales and traditions. With a …
Strongholds of the Border Reivers
A detailed examination of the Border fortresses involved in raids, or 'reives', on both sides of the Anglo-Scottish border in the 13th - 17th centuries.In the year 1296, Edward I …
Forts, Castles and Society in West Africa
Long regarded as disturbing remnants of the Atlantic slave trade, the European forts and castles of West Africa have attained iconic positions as universally significant historical …
American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898 1945
The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay.Among the sites built …
Afghanistan Cave Complexes 1979 2004
Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, the Mujahideen defenders of Afghanistan developed and reinforced many natural cave systems to use as supply bases and defensive positions.The …
Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales
Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, …