An Essay On The Military Architecture Of The Middle Ages (1860)

By Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc

Book Overview

An Essay On The Military Architecture Of The Middle Ages is a book written by Eug�����ne Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive study of the military architecture of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the design and construction of castles and fortresses. The author, a renowned French architect and theorist, examines the evolution of military architecture from the Roman period to the end of the Middle Ages, and discusses the various techniques and materials used in building fortifications. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of medieval military architecture, such as walls, towers, gates, and defensive systems. The author also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts and designs he discusses. This book is considered a seminal work in the field of architectural history and remains a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of medieval fortifications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436771889
• ISBN13: 9781436771887
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"