An Essay on the Military Architecture of the Middle Ages
Viollet-Le-Duc, E., Macdermott, M.
Published by J.H. & J. Parker, 1860
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An Essay on the Military Architecture of the Middle Ages, Translated from the French of E. Viollet-Le-Duc, M. Macdermott, with the Original French Engravings, J.H. & J. Parker, Oxford and London, 1860, 274 pp plus publisher s list, red blind cloth, 9.5 x 6.25 , 8vo. In fair condition. Binding shaken and tender. Spine slanted as a result. Cloth boards are moderately soiled with surface dirt. Light rubbing to extremities with dent marks on proper top and right edges of front board. Spine soiled and darkened. Interior mostly good with light toning and scattered foxing. Free of known ownership or markings. Top edge gilt. An important book worthy of minor restoration. Please see photos. Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879) was a French architect and author who restored many prominent medieval landmarks in France, including those which had been damaged or abandoned during the French Revolution. Densely illustrated. Seller Inventory # COLA1860BJKZ
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Title: An Essay on the Military Architecture of the...
Publisher: J.H. & J. Parker
Publication Date: 1860
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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An Essay on the Military Architecture of the Middle Ages (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a groundbreaking insight into the military architecture of feudal society. This book presents an in-depth study of fortifications and the warfare that shaped them, drawing on the author's expertise as both an architect and archaeologist. The author does so by examining the Visigoths' imitation of Roman construction, the utilization of timber in fortifications, the role of the battering ram, the development of isolated forts, and the influence of the crusades on defensive strategies. It is argued that, during this historical period, the defense was frequently superior to the attack, until the introduction of gunpowder. Not only does this book provide an abundance of information on the military history and architecture of the Middle Ages, it also offers a unique perspective on the challenges of defending a fortification and the evolution of siege warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331199533_0
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