Defending Leicestershire and Rutland |
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| Author:
| Osborne, Mike |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78155-578-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2017 |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $45.99 |
Book Description:
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Leicestershire and Rutland's position astride some of England's major routes made them the scene of decisive battles, skirmishes and sieges, all of which have left their marks on the landscape. This book covers defensive sites, ranging from castles to missile bases, and places them in their social, political, historical, and military contexts.
Leicestershire and Rutland's position astride some of England's major routes made them the scene of decisive battles, skirmishes and sieges, all of which have left their marks on the landscape. This book covers defensive sites, ranging from castles to missile bases, and places them in their social, political, historical, and military contexts.