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Versailles from the Sky
For the first time ever, Thomas Garnier - official photographer of the Palace of Versailles - reveals a secret the chateau has harboured for centuries: its extraordinary beauty …
German Field Fortifications 1939 45
The German Army of World War II considered itself an offensive, mobile force.The experiences in the trenches in World War I had done much to shape its concept of field …
Die preußischen Festungsanlagen von Koblenz (1815–1834)
Nachdem 1815 die Preussen die Herrschaft am Rhein übernommen hatte, bauten sie am Zusammenfluss von Rhein und Mosel die alte, ehemals kurtrierische, später französische Stadt …
The Impact of the Edwardian Castles in Wales
The Impact of the Edwardian Castles in Wales publishes the proceedings of a conference held in 2007, a year that marked the seventh centenary of the death of King Edward I, which …
Exploring Castles
Originally published in 1957, Exploring Castles examines the 'classic' castle story. The book traces the origins of castles across England and Scotland, from the early Norman …
The Castles of Henry VIII
In the last years of his reign Henry VIII needed a radically modern system of defence to protect England and its new Church.Anticipating a foreign onslaught from Catholic Europe …
Fortresses of the Peninsular War 1808–14
In the course of the Peninsular War, Wellington’s army fought several hard battles and smaller actions, but it was the bloody sieges that troubled him more than anything …
Walled Gardens
BBC presenter Jules Hudson (Countryfile, Escape to the Country) is passionate about walled gardens. In this book, he looks at walled gardens throughout England and Wales and …
At Home with Royalty
Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a night in a castle? A heavenly bed, creaking floorboards, silk wallpaper, glittering chandeliers, expansive grounds, and, for good measure, discreet …
Castles Map of Scotland
Over 1200 castles, towers and fortified houses are identified and located in this map of Scotland with more than 50 illustrations and a comprehensive index. There are also accounts …
The Great Tower of Dover Castle
Dover Castle is one of England’s greatest fortresses. At its heart lies the Great Tower, a huge Anglo-Norman keep that has dominated the White Cliffs since the 1180s, remaining in …
Norman Stone Castles (2)
Following the creation of the Duchy of Normandy, the Normans were soon introduced to the castle and they built them in large numbers.In the mid-11th century, other Norman …