Kent's military heritage
Hollands, Dean2020
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Kent has one of the most diverse and rich military histories of any county in England. The nearest point to continental Europe, it has been a natural target for invasion from Roman times and has been heavily defended through the centuries. Evidence exists of Iron Age forts in the county and many of the Roman fortifications such as Richborough survive today. Castles were built by the Norman invaders, most notably at Dover, and as military firepower increased a new generation of artillery-based castles was developed by Henry VIII at Walmer and elsewhere. New defences and fortifications continued to be built until the 20th century. This book provides a fascinating insight into the people, places, and events that are 'Kent's Military Heritage'.
Main title:
Kent's military heritage / Dean Hollands.
Author:
Hollands, Dean, author
Imprint:
Stroud : Amberley Publishing, 2020.
Collation:
96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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ISBN:
9781445690957 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1944821
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