A Brief History Of Dover Castle: Or A Description Of Roman, Saxon And Norman, Fortifications (1787)

""A Brief History of Dover Castle: Or A Description of Roman, Saxon and Norman Fortifications"" is a historical book written anonymously in 1787. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of Dover Castle, one of the most iconic and strategically important castles in England. The author begins with a description of the Roman fortifications that were built on the site in the 1st century AD, before moving on to discuss the Saxon and Norman fortifications that were added over the centuries. The book also covers the various battles and sieges that the castle has endured throughout its history, including the famous siege of 1216 during the First Barons' War. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various buildings and structures within the castle, including the Great Tower, the Keep, and the medieval tunnels. Overall, ""A Brief History of Dover Castle"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in English history, military architecture, or medieval warfare.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. Read more