Forts Forts An Illustrated History Jeremy Black Osprey2018Hardback224pp Illustrated276x278mm 9781472827630 Product Code: 511510 Details After briefly surveying ancient constructions such as Maiden Castle and Gwalior Fort in India, Jeremy Black goes on to present a history of fortificat... DetailsBackDetailsAfter briefly surveying ancient constructions such as Maiden Castle and Gwalior Fort in India, Jeremy Black goes on to present a history of fortifications based on their depiction on maps and plans. From Norman castles – Pontefract is shown in a plan from 1561 – the book shows how buildings as bases for attack or defence changed as ever more powerful armaments were developed, up to the trenches and defences such as the Maginot and Siegfried Lines in the 20th century.See MoreSee Less publ £30.00now £14.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesMilitary HistoryTagsCastlesHistorical maps & atlasesMilitary history