Jean-Denis G. G. Lepage
Autor von Castles and Fortified Cities of Medieval Europe: An Illustrated History
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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.
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Sometimes when you watch a television historical document a historian will use various descriptive language which the view may not quite understand. This is especially so when historians are discussing and showing fortified cities, castles and other defensive works. This book breaks those meanings down and makes it simple enough even a sociologist could understand.
This is a useful reference book especially if you have an interest in castles and other fortifications. There is a glossary of terms which spans fortifications across the ages, from ancient to modern. Many of these terms are accompanied with a black and white sketched picture which aids the reader greatly.
Not only does it discuss fortifications it also explores the development of siege warfare, which to me is far more interesting. The author explains about the evolution of various siege engines and the tactics commanders brought to bear from prehistory to present day tactics.
The book is broken up into three sections making it easier to find the information you require, with Part 1 covering A short history of fortifications; Part 2 Sieges; Part 3 Dictionary. This makes the book easier to navigate and use as a reference tool. While the Dictionary is in alphabetical order it also has plenty of cross referencing.
This book could have been a boring manual of fortifications, instead it is an engaging read, packed full of interesting facts. An interesting reference book.… (mehr)