The techniques of warfare were transformed during the 15th and 16th centuries by the use of gunpowder and by substantial progress in the effectiveness and destructive power of artillery. Consequently new methods of fortification were introduced, and following the outbreak of the English Civil War most towns and castles had to be re-fortified. The main communication routes followed the lines of the old Roman roads so control of these, and of the major cities, was important. However, the sites that saw most fortification were ...
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The techniques of warfare were transformed during the 15th and 16th centuries by the use of gunpowder and by substantial progress in the effectiveness and destructive power of artillery. Consequently new methods of fortification were introduced, and following the outbreak of the English Civil War most towns and castles had to be re-fortified. The main communication routes followed the lines of the old Roman roads so control of these, and of the major cities, was important. However, the sites that saw most fortification were the two capitals, London for the Parliamentarians and Oxford for the Royalists.
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D Spedaliere & S.S. Spedaliere. Very Good. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Very Good Clean And Tight Copy. The Only Marr Is The Previous Owner's Name And Date Top Of The Half Title Page. He Techniques Of European Warfare Were Transformed During The 15Th And 16Th Centuries By The Use Of Gunpowder And By Substantial Progress In The Effectiveness And Destructive Power Of Artillery. The Series Of Conflicts In The 1640S, Known Collectively As The English Civil War, Was The First In The British Isles That Reflected This New Reality. Sieges That Aimed At Isolating And Reducing Fortified Places Became The Dominant Instrument For Prosecuting The War And Protective Fortifications Were Vital, For Both The Besieged As Well As The Besieger. This Title Describes How Both The Parliamentarians And The Royalists Made Use Of New Fortification Techniques Throughout The Course Of This Conflict.
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