Gibraltar: The History Of A Fortress
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling work of military and strategic history, Gibraltar: The History of a Fortress chronicles the remarkable story of one of the world's most storied strongholds — the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. Ernle Bradford, a seasoned historian renowned for his gripping narratives of Mediterranean history, details the centuries of conquest, siege, and diplomacy that have shaped this tiny but strategically vital territory. From the ancient Phoenicians and Moors to the great sieges of the 18th century and its enduring role in British imperial power, the book presents a sweeping panorama of geopolitical struggle at the gateway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Bradford writes with authority and verve, illuminating how a single outcrop of limestone became one of the most fought-over pieces of land in history, and why it continues to hold global significance to this day.
Author: Ernle Bradford
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling work of military and strategic history, Gibraltar: The History of a Fortress chronicles the remarkable story of one of the world's most storied strongholds — the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. Ernle Bradford, a seasoned historian renowned for his gripping narratives of Mediterranean history, details the centuries of conquest, siege, and diplomacy that have shaped this tiny but strategically vital territory. From the ancient Phoenicians and Moors to the great sieges of the 18th century and its enduring role in British imperial power, the book presents a sweeping panorama of geopolitical struggle at the gateway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Bradford writes with authority and verve, illuminating how a single outcrop of limestone became one of the most fought-over pieces of land in history, and why it continues to hold global significance to this day.