Strongholds Of The Realm: Defences In Britain From Prehistory To The Twentieth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Good, no visible yellowing or damage. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact with hardcover binding visible at top edge. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in British military history, Strongholds of the Realm chronicles the full arc of defensive architecture across Britain, spanning from prehistoric hillforts and earthworks through to the fortifications of the twentieth century. Written by historian Charles Kightly with photography by Peter Cheze-Brown, the book presents 193 illustrations — 20 in colour — that bring to life the landscape of British defence across the millennia. Kightly argues that these strongholds are not merely relics of conflict, but are integral to understanding the social, political, and geographical evolution of the British Isles. With authoritative text and striking aerial and ground-level photography, the work details the strategic ingenuity behind castles, forts, coastal batteries, and prehistoric earthworks alike. It stands as an essential reference for enthusiasts of archaeology, military history, and the built heritage of Britain.
Author: Charles Kightly
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Good, no visible yellowing or damage. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact with hardcover binding visible at top edge. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in British military history, Strongholds of the Realm chronicles the full arc of defensive architecture across Britain, spanning from prehistoric hillforts and earthworks through to the fortifications of the twentieth century. Written by historian Charles Kightly with photography by Peter Cheze-Brown, the book presents 193 illustrations — 20 in colour — that bring to life the landscape of British defence across the millennia. Kightly argues that these strongholds are not merely relics of conflict, but are integral to understanding the social, political, and geographical evolution of the British Isles. With authoritative text and striking aerial and ground-level photography, the work details the strategic ingenuity behind castles, forts, coastal batteries, and prehistoric earthworks alike. It stands as an essential reference for enthusiasts of archaeology, military history, and the built heritage of Britain.