The fortifications of Paris: an illustrated history

"This history begins with the period from 300 BC-987 AD. Part 2 looks at the Medieval period (987-1512), the establishment of the Louvre and the Bastille, the Hundred Years' War, and the development of gunpowder and artillery. Bastioned fortifications (1512-1874) are the focus of part 3. M...

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Main Author: Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G. 1952- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland & Co. 2006
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Online Access:Table of contents
Summary:"This history begins with the period from 300 BC-987 AD. Part 2 looks at the Medieval period (987-1512), the establishment of the Louvre and the Bastille, the Hundred Years' War, and the development of gunpowder and artillery. Bastioned fortifications (1512-1874) are the focus of part 3. Modern fortifications (1874-1944) are detailed in part 4"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"This history begins with the period from 300 BC-987 AD. Part 2 looks at the Medieval period (987-1512), the establishment of the Louvre and the Bastille, the Hundred Years' War, and the development of gunpowder and artillery. Bastioned fortifications (1512-1874) are the focus of part 3. Modern fortifications (1874-1944) are detailed in part 4"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261) and index
Physical Description:VIII, 264 S. Ill., Kt.s 29 cm
ISBN:078642236X

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