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Highlights
- This book describes and illustrates French fortifications from 1715 (the death of Louis XIV) to 1815 (the fall of Napoleon), focusing particularly on the Napoleonic era.
- About the Author: Historian, writer and illustrator Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage is the author of numerous books.
- 282 Pages
- History, Military
Description
Book Synopsis
This book describes and illustrates French fortifications from 1715 (the death of Louis XIV) to 1815 (the fall of Napoleon), focusing particularly on the Napoleonic era. After an historical background, it covers the heritage of the Ancien Regime with the important contributions of Vauban (the bastioned defense), Gribeauval's reforms in artillery, and Montalembert's innovations. Chapters explore the style of Napoleonic fortifications, siege warfare, artillery and engineering corps, as well as the Napoleonic achievements in France, Italy, German and the Netherlands, including projects that were planned but never completed.
Review Quotes
"splendid...pack in an enormous amount of information copiously illustrated, encompass a diverse range of fortification aspects and will grace the shelves of any fortification enthusiast"-Casemate; "a splendid read"-FORT-The International Journal of Fortifications and Military Architecture.
About the Author
Historian, writer and illustrator Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage is the author of numerous books. His interests include World War II and medieval and French history. He lives in Groningen, Netherlands.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 282
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Strategy
Format: Paperback
Author: Jean-Denis G G Lepage
Language: English
Street Date: December 14, 2009
TCIN: 1004352873
UPC: 9780786444779
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-4495
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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