Crusader Castles In Cyprus, Greece And The Aegean 1191-1571 (fortress)
by David Nicolle /
2007 / English / PDF
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Crusader castles and other fortifications in Cyprus, the
south-western coast of Turkey, and Greece are among the best
examples of late medieval military architecture to be seen in
Europe. These important fortifications, erected by the Hospitallers
during the 15th century to face the growing Ottoman Turkish threat,
vary considerably from those in the Middle East. Despite there
being many visible remains of fortifications in Cyprus, Greece, and
the Aegean, few studies exist of these areas compared to the
fortifications of the Holy Land.
Crusader castles and other fortifications in Cyprus, the
south-western coast of Turkey, and Greece are among the best
examples of late medieval military architecture to be seen in
Europe. These important fortifications, erected by the Hospitallers
during the 15th century to face the growing Ottoman Turkish threat,
vary considerably from those in the Middle East. Despite there
being many visible remains of fortifications in Cyprus, Greece, and
the Aegean, few studies exist of these areas compared to the
fortifications of the Holy Land.
Providing numerous architectural plans, maps, and color
illustrations, this book seeks to redress this imbalance and
complement the previous bestselling treatments of Crusader
fortifications in the Fortress series.
Providing numerous architectural plans, maps, and color
illustrations, this book seeks to redress this imbalance and
complement the previous bestselling treatments of Crusader
fortifications in the Fortress series.