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French Fortifications, 1715-1815 An Illustrated History - Jean-Denis G. G. Lepage 2009 PDF McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers BOOKS
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French Fortifications, 1715-1815 An Illustrated History
Author: Jean-Denis G. G. Lepage
Year: 2009
Pages: 283
Format: PDF
File size: 38 MB
Language: ENG



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The book "French Fortifications 1715-1815: An Illustrated History" is a comprehensive guide to the development and evolution of fortifications in France during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the various types of fortifications built during this period, including their design, construction, and purpose. It also explores the impact of these fortifications on the military and social history of France, highlighting their role in shaping the country's defense strategy and the lives of its citizens. The book begins by discussing the early modernization of fortifications in France, which were initially designed to protect the country from foreign invasions. As time passed, however, the focus shifted towards internal security, with fortifications being used to control rebellious subjects and quell uprisings. This shift in priorities is reflected in the changing designs of fortifications, which became more focused on defending against insurgency rather than external threats. One of the key themes of the book is the evolution of technology and how it influenced the development of fortifications. The author highlights how advances in engineering and architecture led to the creation of more sophisticated and effective fortifications, such as star forts and bastion forts. These new designs allowed for greater flexibility in terms of troop deployment and provided better protection against enemy fire. The book also examines the human side of fortification building, looking at the lives of the soldiers and laborers who built and maintained these structures. It reveals how the construction of fortifications had a profound impact on the lives of ordinary people, both in terms of the physical toll it took on their bodies and the emotional strain it placed on their minds.
Книга «French Fortifications 1715-1815: An Illustrated History» является всеобъемлющим руководством по развитию и эволюции фортификационных сооружений во Франции в течение XVIII и начала XIX веков. В книге приводится подробное описание различных типов укреплений, построенных в этот период, включая их проектирование, строительство и назначение. В нем также исследуется влияние этих укреплений на военную и социальную историю Франции, подчеркивается их роль в формировании оборонной стратегии страны и жизни ее граждан. Книга начинается с обсуждения ранней модернизации укреплений во Франции, которые изначально были призваны защитить страну от иностранных вторжений. Со временем, однако, акцент сместился на внутреннюю безопасность, с укреплениями, используемыми для контроля над мятежными субъектами и подавления восстаний. Это изменение приоритетов отражается в меняющихся конструкциях укреплений, которые стали более сфокусированы на защите от повстанцев, а не от внешних угроз. Одна из ключевых тем книги - эволюция технологий и то, как она повлияла на развитие фортификационных сооружений. Автор подчеркивает, как достижения в области инженерии и архитектуры привели к созданию более сложных и эффективных укреплений, таких как звездные форты и бастионные форты. Эти новые конструкции обеспечивали большую гибкость в плане развертывания войск и обеспечивали лучшую защиту от огня противника. Книга также рассматривает человеческую сторону фортификационного строительства, глядя на жизнь солдат и чернорабочих, которые строили и обслуживали эти сооружения. Он показывает, как строительство укреплений оказало глубокое влияние на жизнь простых людей, как с точки зрения физических потерь, которые оно нанесло их телам, так и эмоционального напряжения, которое оно оказало на их разум.
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