Venetian Renaissance fortifications in the Mediterranean

By Dragoş Cosmescu

Subjects: Renaissance, Fortification, Military History, Mediterranean region, history, History

Description: "This book illustrates in detail the impressive defenses of Cyprus, Crete and Corfu, their design and their war record. Walled towns and fortresses were constructed to the latest standards of military technology, with walls capable of withstanding the largest armies and the longest sieges, including the longest in history -- 22 years"--