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ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FORTIFICATIONS 1642-51
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| By: |
Peter Harrington, Donato Spedaliere (Illus), Sarah Sulemsohn Spedaliere (Illus) |
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Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841766046 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841766041 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
20 August, 2003 |
| Series: |
Fortress No. 9 |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
A study of the fortifications used in England during the Civil War. It covers the defences of London and Oxford, as well as looking at castles, earthworks and field fortifications. The author also traces the development of new defence systems that were developed by engineers such as De Gomme. |
| Synopsis: |
The techniques of warfare were transformed during the 15th and 16th centuries by the use of gunpowder and by substantial progress in the effectiveness and destructive power of artillery. Consequently new methods of fortification were introduced, and following the outbreak of the English Civil War most towns and castles had to be re-fortified. The main communication routes followed the lines of the old Roman roads so control of these, and of the major cities, was important. However, the sites that saw most fortification were the two capitals, London for the Parliamentarians and Oxford for the Royalists. |
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27 colour & 35 b&w illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
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Non-returnable |
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