Castrum to Castle

Classical to Medieval Fortifications in the Lands of the Western Roman Empire

New Hardback Illustrated

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Beginning with the legionary fortresses constructed by the Roman army, this illustrated study traces the evolution of fortified sites in Italy, England, France and Iberia up to the classic castle-building period in the 12th and 13th centuries. The authors show how military thinking was shaped by the strategic importance of fixed fortifications and how the location, layout and design of such defences changed in response to new tactics and weapons.

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