| Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2): The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185-1560 Contributor(s): Turnbull, Stephen (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841767123 ISBN-13: 9781841767123 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: The original forced conversion of pagan Livonia, what is now the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, was carried out by a military order known as the Brethren of the Sword. In 1236 this order was incorporated into the Teutonic Knights following a catastrophic military defeat. The knights had always consolidated their conquests through networks of castles and fortified places, and the Livonian Chapter of the Teutonic Order built castles of stone. This title covers the developmental and operational history of these fortresses over the length of the Middle Ages. It details how the Baltic fortifications of the Teutonic Knights evolved to reflect the changing nature of siege warfare and the increasing dominance of gunpowder in warfare. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Europe - Baltic States - History | Military - Medieval |
| Dewey: 725.18 |
| Series: Fortress |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 7.16" W x 9.84" (0.50 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Baltic |
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Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |