The Spanish Main 1492- 1800 (Fortress) by Rene Chartrand, Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator) - 2006-08-29

Osprey Publishing, 2006-08-29. Paperback. Like New.

New York: Osprey, 2006. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 7x0x9. Spedaliere, Donato. First printing. Covers toned, edge wear. 2006 Soft Cover. 64 pp. The 'Spanish Main' – the Spanish possessions in the West Indies and the Central American and Mexican coast – was the envy of Englishmen, Frenchmen and Dutchmen from the 16th to the 19th centuries. To counter their assaults as well as those of pirates, the Spanish built an outstanding system of fortifications – much of which still stands today. This title will cover the three main periods of development including the first 'castles' in Americas based on medieval styles built to protect against marauding adventurers including Sir Francis Drake. Later these forts were adapted to reflect the improved power of artillery. Following the fall of Havana to the British in 1762, the defences of the Spanish Main were revealed as outmoded and a complete reconstruction of them was ordered in… Read More

Osprey Publishing, 2006-08-29. Paperback. New.

Osprey Publishing. A bright fine first printing indicted with no wear or markings - looks brand new. . New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2006.

Osprey Publishing. A bright fine first printing indicted with no wear or markings - looks brand new. . New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2006.

Westminster, Md: Osprey Publishing, 2006. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very Good With The Only Mar Is The Previous Owner's Name And Date Top Of Half-Title Page. 64 Pages Including Glossary Of Fortification Terms. Select Bibliography And Index. Very Detailed And Colorful Architectural Designs Of Fortresses. The 'Spanish Main'  The Spanish Possessions In The West Indies And The Central American And Mexican Coast  Was The Envy Of Englishmen, Frenchmen And Dutchmen From The 16Th To The 19Th Centuries. To Counter Their Assaults As Well As Those Of Pirates, The Spanish Built An Outstanding System Of Fortifications  Much Of Which Still Stands Today. This Title Will Cover The Three Main Periods Of Development Including The First 'Castles' In Americas Based On Medieval Styles Built To Protect Against Marauding Adventurers Including Sir Francis Drake. Later These Forts Were Adapted To Reflect The Improved Power Of Artillery.… Read More

Osprey Publishing. Good. 2006. Paperback. Fortress 49. Paperback; blemish to edge of pages, otherwise good in creased and yellowed card covers. ; Illustrated by Donato Spedaliere. ; 64 pages .

Osprey Pub Co, 2006. New book, 64 pages, FOR049. The Spanish possessions in the West Indies and the Central American and Mexican coast - was the envy of Englishmen, Frenchmen and Dutchmen from the 16th to the 19th centuries. To counter their assaults as well as those of pirates, the Spanish built an outstanding system of fortifications - much of which still stands today. This title will cover the three main periods of development including the first "castles" in Americas based on medieval styles built to protect against marauding adventurers including Sir Francis Drake. Later these forts were adapted to reflect the improved power of artillery. Following the fall of Havana to the British in 1762, the defences of the Spanish Main were revealed as outmoded and a complete reconstruction of them was ordered in the final stage of development as tremendous Vauban-style fortifications were created.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Spedaliere, Donato. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Publishing, 2006-08-29. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!