English Coast Defenses From Roman Times To The Early Years Of The Nineteenth Century

The book ""English Coast Defenses From Roman Times To The Early Years Of The Nineteenth Century"" by George Clinch is a comprehensive historical account of the coastal defenses of England from the Roman era to the early 19th century. The book covers various periods in English history, including the Roman occupation, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman Conquest, the Tudor period, and the Napoleonic Wars.The author provides a detailed analysis of the various coastal defenses that were constructed during these periods, including walls, forts, castles, and gun batteries. He also discusses the strategic importance of these defenses and how they were used to protect England from invasion by foreign powers.The book includes numerous illustrations, photographs, and maps that help to bring the history of English coastal defenses to life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the military history of England, as well as for those interested in the history of architecture and engineering.Overall, ""English Coast Defenses From Roman Times To The Early Years Of The Nineteenth Century"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of England's coastal defenses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.