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Explore the classic period of artillery fortification in this Routledge Library Edition. Covering the years 1660-1789, this volume examines how fortress systems and strategic fortifications shaped the decisions of statesmen and military leaders during an era of constant conflict. This historical study investigates the role of the fortress in major dynastic wars involving the Bourbon, Habsburg, and Hohenzollern families. It also provides insight into the struggle for influence in the Baltic, the Western campaigns against the Turks, and the specific requirements of colonial warfare. Originally published in 1985, this work offers a detailed look at how military architecture dictated the course of historical campaigns.

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This Routledge Library Edition covers the era of artillery fortification from 1660 to 1789.

The text examines the influence of fortresses during the dynastic wars of the Bourbon, Habsburg, and Hohenzollern families.

Readers can learn about the impact of fortifications in the Baltic and the Western campaigns against the Turks.

The book provides historical context regarding the unique conditions found in colonial campaigning.

This volume is part of the Routledge Library Editions: Military and Naval History series.

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21 September 2015
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