An illustrated guide to the architecture of medieval fortifications from the first castles to the fortified cities of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Detailed pen-and-ink drawings are accompanied by text describing the types of buildings built-in defenses and... Lees meer.

Based on solid textual and archeological research this volume offers a comparative exploration of the development of towns and cities in ancient India. Authored by one of the leading scholars of German Indology Fortified Cities in Ancient India offers a comparat... Lees meer.

Based on solid textual and archeological research this volume offers a comparative exploration of the development of towns and cities in ancient India. Authored by one of the leading scholars of German Indology Fortified Cities in Ancient India offers a comparat... Lees meer.

During the Middle Ages castles and other fortified buildings were a common feature of the European landscape. As central powers rose and fell the insecurity of the time inspired a revival of fortification techniques first introduced in the Roman Empire. Despite limita... Lees meer.

What does the notion of authenticity mean in different countries. What role can be assigned to old military fortresses. Should monuments be restored. If so what techniques and what materials should be used. Between interpreting reinventing freezing at a moment i... Lees meer.