Castrum to Castle: Classical to Medieval Fortifications in the Lands of the Western Roman Empire

by J E Kaufmann, H W Kaufmann, H.W. Kaufmann, et al.

Book Overview

For over a thousand years, from the time of the Roman Empire to the classic period of castle-building in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, fortified sites played a key role in European warfare. This highly illustrated history gives a fascinating insight into their design and development and into the centuries of violence and conflict they were part of.

The study traces the evolution of fortifications starting with those of the Romans and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473895804
• ISBN13: 9781473895805
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 9.8"