fortification

Examines the life and career of Polish general and patriot Thaddeus Kosciuszko, discussing his role in designing fortifications for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Examines how and why castles were originally constructed during the medieval period and describes life in a castle, how they were defended, the feudal system, and types of castles that were built.

Describes the design, construction, and uses of various types of castles in Europe and in other parts of the world. Includes instructions for building a castle out of simple household materials.

Examines the medieval world of castles, how they were built and what life was like inside them.

Describes the parts of a castle, how different kinds of castles were built, how sieges were laid, what dungeons were used for, and what daily life in a castle was like, and includes photos of castles in England and elsewhere as well as fantasy illustrations.

The historic forts of North America and the lifestyles of the men, women, and children who lived there are highlighted in this book.

Describes life in a frontier fort on America's Great Plains during the 19th century, using cutaway illustrations to provide insight into the challenges faced by the pioneers.

Charts the history of military fortification from 3500 B.C. to World War II.

Discusses the construction of small-scale forts, castles, and other fortifications for use with miniature soldiers.

Text and illustrations describe the construction of an ancient Roman fort and the lives of the soldiers who manned it in defense of the Empire.