Dictionary of Fortifications by Jean-Denis Lepage (Hardback Book)

Name: Dictionary of Fortifications by Jean-Denis Lepage (Hardback Book)
Brand: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This Dictionary of Fortifications is an attractive and convenient reference for anyone with an interest in castles, forts, walled cities and any other defensive architecture, including temporary structures, of any period. The heart of the book is a useful glossary of over 1,200 terms relating to fortifications through the ages. Drawn from many languages besides English, each has at least a concise definition or description, while more significant entries take the form of short articles. Many are accompanied by a clear sketch, diagram, cross-section, floor plan or map skilfully executed by the author himself. In all there are over 400 of these black and white illustrations. Although the glossary is organized alphabetically (from Abatis to Zwischenwiderstandnet), cross references allow the\n\nDictionary of Fortifications\nAn illustrated glossary of castles, forts, and other defensive works from antiquity to the present d\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is availab;