The legendary story of the battle victory that made Clive of India famous, examined in detail alongside evocative maps and illustrations.
Aided by excellent illustrations, Peter Harrington explores the departure from artillery-vulnerable medieval castle designs, to the low, sturdy stone fortresses inspired by European ideas.
This illustrated guide describes how both the Parliamentarians and the Royalists made use of new fortification techniques throughout the course of this conflict.
A concise, detailed examination of the Siege of the International Legations and its aftermath, featuring special artwork and maps.