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  • Annals of a Fortress (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Medieval French Fortifications, Gothic Revival, and the Principles of Fortress Design

    by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Cooper White ...
    Translated by Benjamin Bucknall ...
    In *Annals of a Fortress*, Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc presents the history of military architecture through the imagined record of a fortress and its successive transformations. Moving from ancient defensive works through medieval castles to modern systems of fortification, the book combines historical narrative, technical analysis, and architectural speculation. Its distinctive literary ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Annals of a Fortress

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of Fortress Design and Military Strategy in Historical Architecture

    by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Victor Ball ...
    Translated by Benjamin Bucknall ...
    In "Annals of a Fortress," Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc intricately weaves a historical and architectural narrative that explores the evolution of fortifications in medieval Europe. Through a fusion of meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Viollet-le-Duc transports readers to the heart of the architectural discourse of his time, emphasizing the harmony between functionality and ... Read more

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  • How to build a house: an architectural novelette

    by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc ...
    Translated by Benjamin Bucknall ...
    Who is happier than the young student from the Lyceum when he comes home for the summer vacation, bringing with him proofs of a well-spent year? Everything smiles upon him. The sky is serene, the country wears its loveliest dress, and the fruit is ripe.Everyone congratulates him on his success, and predicts for him, after his six weeks’ repose, an energetic recommencement of congenial labour, ... Read more

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  • Annals of a Fortress

    Twenty-two Centuries of Siege Warfare

    by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc ...
    Translated by Benjamin Bucknall ...
    Series series Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
    Combining the excitement of a novel with the authenticity of a historical document, this gripping book chronicles a castle's rise from obscurity to international attention during the nineteenth century. It profiles a fictional fortress, La Roche-Pont, for an unusual survey of the evolving art of siege warfare—from Gallic tribes attempting to hold off the might of the Roman empire through medieval ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

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  • The Art and Craft of Cabinet-Making - A Practical Handbook to The Constuction of Cabinet Furniture

    by David Denning ...
    This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Review of Development of Furniture”, ... Read more

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  • The Conquest of Gaul

    by Julius Caesar ...
    Translated by Jane Gardner, S. A. Handford ...
    Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns.Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key characters such as the ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Caesar

    A History of the Art of War Among the Romans Down to the End of the Roman Empire, With a Detailed Account of the Campaigns of Caius Julius Caesar

    by Theodore Ayrault Dodge ...
    At the time of his death, Julius Caesar was the most powerful man on earth. Beginning with the Gallic Wars, he had fought a series of epic campaigns, culminating in the brutal civil war that brought the Roman Republic to an end and gave birth to the new Roman Empire. His battles ranged over much of the known world, from Spain, Gaul and Italy, to Greece, Asia Minor, and Egypt. Caesar's own ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Wood-Carving for Amateurs - A Practical Handbook for the Novice Worker

    by David Denning ...
    This text contains a guide to wood-carving, and constitutes a practical handbook specially designed for the novice woodworker. This text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in woodcarving, from the absolute beginner to the woodworker looking to expand his repertoire. Complete with interesting information, handy tips and detailed illustrations, this book is not to be missed by the anyone ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Fundamentals of House Building - With Information on Planning, Architecture and Materials

    by D. H. Jacques ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a guide to building houses, with information on planning, materials, architecture, tools, technique, and much more besides. Containing all the information fundamental to the construction of a house, this text will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the subject, and is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. Although old, much of the ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mason-Bees

    by J. Henri Fabre ...
    Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. This volume contains all the essays on the Chalicodomae, or Mason-bees proper, which so greatly enhance the interest of the early volumes of the Souvenirs entomologiques. I have also included an essay on the author's Cats and one on Red Ants � the only study of Ants comprised in the Souvenirs � both of which bear upon the sense of direction possessed by ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD

  • Roots of Strategy

    The 5 Greatest Military Classics of All Time Complete in One Volume

    by Thomas R Philips ...
    Five classics of military strategy in one volume, spanning from ancient empires to the early nineteenth century.This collection compiles the writings of some of the world's most renowned generals and strategists, offering both a journey through more than two millennia of military history and a grounding in the timeless principles of waging war. Included are:The Art of War by Sun TzuThe Military ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Gallic Wars

    by Julius Caesar ...
    Originally composed for propaganda purposes, Julius Caesar’s war diary is one of the earliest examples of a military science manual, detailing arms technology, tactical maneuvers, battlefield politics, espionage, intelligence and even the role played by luck in ground and sea campaigns. ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus