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Silent Sentinels
Looking back as far as the fifth century, and with a particular focus on the era of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, Silent Sentinels explores the significance of coastal forts in …
Engineering Security
Thorough examination of the antebellum fortifications that formed the backbone of U.S. military defense during the National Period The system of coastal defenses built by the …
Schloss Neuenburg
Berlin Wall and the Intra-German Border 1961-89
The border between East and West Germany was closed on 26 May 1953. On 13 August 1961 crude fences and walls were erected around West Berlin: the Berlin Wall had been created.The …
Royal Garden
Throughout history, royals have strongly influenced the form and content of gardens and parks. Our strong connection to these cultivated places is not only due to our fascination …
Castles of Scotland
The story of Scotland’s castles is woven into the history of the country. These formidable structures have guarded the landscape since medieval times, and many of these structures …
Strongholds of the Picts
When the Romans withdrew from Britain, the north of the country was ruled by the mysterious ancient British race, the Picts.Much of what is known about these painted warriors …
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 …
Queen Elizabeth II
"Informative, funny and interesting. It is filled with fun facts about Queen Elizabeth's life and the monarchy" says Mia, The Week Junior's Summer of Reading 2023 …
Carmarthen Castle
Carmarthen Castle was one of the largest castles in medieval Wales. It was also one of the most important, in its role as a centre of government and as a Crown possession in a …
Defense of the Rhine 1944 45
A detailed look at the various defensive structures and preparations that Germany constructed for the defense of the Rhine.The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive …
Belmont Castle: The Excavation of a Crusader Stronghold in the Kingdom of Jerusalem
This is the final definitive publication of the excavations that were conducted by the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem on the site of the Crusader castle of Belmont …