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Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights, The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia

Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights, The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia


by Stephen Turnbull

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A heavily illustrated history of the medieval crusader castles of the Livonian Order (1185-1560) of Teutonic Knights in present-day Estonia and Latvia. With contemporary photos. (BLT19, $18.95)

The Great Wall of China 221 BC-1644 AD

The Great Wall of China 221 BC-1644 AD


by Stephen Turnbull

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

Turnbull charts the history, purpose and technical challenges of this most famous fortification in absorbing detail in this handy, illustrated guide. (CHN390, $18.95)

Japanese Castles 1540-1640


by Stephen Turnbull

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

Turnbull charts the history, purpose and technical challenges of medieval Japan's castles and military fortifications in absorbing detail in this handy, illustrated guide. (JPN247, $19.95)

The Walls of Constantinople AD 324-1453


by Stephen Turnbull

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

Turnbull charts the history, purpose and technical challenges of Istanbul's famous walls in this handy, illustrated guide. (TKY147, $18.95)

 

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