Kaufmann, J. E.

The medieval fortress : castles, forts and walled cities of the Middle Ages / Castles, forts, and walled cities of the Middle Ages. J.E. Kaufmann & H.W. Kaufmann ; illustrated by Robert M. Jurga. - 1st Da Capo pbk. ed. - Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press, 2004. - 319 p. : ill., plans ; 28 cm.

Originally published: Conshohocken, PA : Combined Pub., 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-313) and index.

Elements of medieval fortifications -- Early medieval fortifications -- The age of castles -- Decline of the high castle walls -- Medieval castles and fortifications -- Builders and architects of medieval fortresses ; Chronology of sieges ; History of medieval artillery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Appendixes:

ISBN: 0306813580

LCCN: 2004366588

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fortification--History--Europe--To 1500.
Castles--Europe.
Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500.

LC Class. No.: UG428 / .K39 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 355.7094