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Fortifications of the Incas1200–1531
The greatest period of Inca expansion occurred during the reigns of Pachacuti (1438–71), Tupa Inca (1471–93), and Huayna Capac (1493–1527). From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an extensiv…
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- 9781782000662
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Norman Stone Castles (2)Europe 950–1204
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 adventurers began carving out dominions for themselves in Southern Italy: some crossed to Sicily in 1061 and by 1091 had conquered the whole island. As in Normandy, they were keen to assimilate new ideas, including architect…
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- 9781782001454
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Scapa FlowThe defences of Britain’s great fleet anchorage 1914–45
A compact history charting the development of this natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Britain's most important naval base during World Wars I and II. In 1914 and again in 1939, the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow, and then extended these defenses to cover most of Orkney. By 1940, it had become an island fortress, the largest…
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- 9781472801500
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The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945
Gibraltar, located at the meeting points of Europe and Africa, preserves within its fortifications a rich testament to human conflict spanning 600 years. In 1068 the ruling Spanish Muslims built a large fort there. Between 1309 and 1374 Gibraltar underwent a period of intensive building and fortification, and following the Spanish reconquest of 1462 the inhabitants carried out further works. I…
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- 9781472806338
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Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941–45
An illustrated guide to the defences beset by prolonged and bloody fighting for control of the Japanese occupied Pacific islands in World War II. No two islands were alike in the systems and nature of their defensive emplacements, and local improvization and command preferences affected both materials used and defensive models. This title details the establishment, construction and effectivene…
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- 9781782004639
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English Castles 1200–1300
A detailed study of the English castles of the medieval period. The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments in castle architecture. These fortifications were to be well tested throughout the course of th…
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- 9781472800602
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Saracen Strongholds AD 630–1050The Middle East and Central Asia
The Islamic world drew upon a myriad of pre-existing styles of fortification, taking Romano-Byzantine, Indian and Chinese ideas to create a highly effective and sophisticated hybrid fortification that was both new and distinctive. This book examines early Saracen fortifications, covering their historical background, socio-political circumstances, and their role in protecting industry, trade and…
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- 9781782007111
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Das Schulhaus
Keine ausführliche Beschreibung für "Das Schulhaus" verfügbar.
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- 9783110240757
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- 1 online resource (109 pages)
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Archive Buildings and Equipment
No detailed description available for "Archive Buildings and Equipment".
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- 9783110977684
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- 1 online resource (232 pages)
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Graphik + DesignGrundlagen: Werbung, Information, Gestaltung, Typographie, Dr…
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- 9783111502144
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