Eugène Viollet-le-Duc - Histoire d'une Forteresse - 1874
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Fascinating illustrated edition (beautiful engravings in text and on plates, including 8 in color) of this narrative that is both educational and illustrated, tracing the evolution of defensive systems from the Middle Ages through the fictitious yet realistic history of a fortress, enabling a clear and progressive exposition of the principles of military architecture -
Original edition of this major work by Viollet-le-Duc devoted to the evolution of military architecture, written as a historical narrative tracing the life of a fortress through the centuries. Abundantly illustrated by the author himself, the work constitutes one of the most important publications of the famous Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation of Hetzel and remains a reference for the history of fortification -
Viollet-le-Duc also analyzes the innovations introduced to strengthen fortifications, such as improvements to active and passive defense systems, as well as the rationalization of plans -
The work emphasizes the constant relationship between attack and defense, showing how evolutions in military art lead to architectural changes. It also covers daily life inside the fortress, mentioning social organization, living conditions, and the activities of its inhabitants -
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc - Histoire d'une Forteresse - 1874 - J. Hetzel et Cie - III, 368 pages.
Good condition of the binding, work in its full red morocco binding by the publisher, the first cover and spine richly decorated in black and gold, signs of use, some minor defects on the cover, morocco evenly worn and rubbed, spine worn, corners worn, headcaps crushed, gold edges, smooth spine ornamented and titled, as well as the first cover -
Good interior condition, some isolated Foxing, a beautiful vignette on the title page, the work enriched with fine engravings in and on the plates, including 8 in color, original edition of this milestone in military architecture, abundantly illustrated by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, blue endpapers in good condition, a charming copy -
Delivery service available within a few days -
Fascinating illustrated edition (beautiful engravings in text and on plates, including 8 in color) of this narrative that is both educational and illustrated, tracing the evolution of defensive systems from the Middle Ages through the fictitious yet realistic history of a fortress, enabling a clear and progressive exposition of the principles of military architecture -
Original edition of this major work by Viollet-le-Duc devoted to the evolution of military architecture, written as a historical narrative tracing the life of a fortress through the centuries. Abundantly illustrated by the author himself, the work constitutes one of the most important publications of the famous Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation of Hetzel and remains a reference for the history of fortification -
Viollet-le-Duc also analyzes the innovations introduced to strengthen fortifications, such as improvements to active and passive defense systems, as well as the rationalization of plans -
The work emphasizes the constant relationship between attack and defense, showing how evolutions in military art lead to architectural changes. It also covers daily life inside the fortress, mentioning social organization, living conditions, and the activities of its inhabitants -
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc - Histoire d'une Forteresse - 1874 - J. Hetzel et Cie - III, 368 pages.
Good condition of the binding, work in its full red morocco binding by the publisher, the first cover and spine richly decorated in black and gold, signs of use, some minor defects on the cover, morocco evenly worn and rubbed, spine worn, corners worn, headcaps crushed, gold edges, smooth spine ornamented and titled, as well as the first cover -
Good interior condition, some isolated Foxing, a beautiful vignette on the title page, the work enriched with fine engravings in and on the plates, including 8 in color, original edition of this milestone in military architecture, abundantly illustrated by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, blue endpapers in good condition, a charming copy -
Delivery service available within a few days -
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Architecture, Cartography, Geography, History, Illustrated, Reference, Sociology, War history
Book title
Histoire d'une Forteresse
Author/ Illustrator
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1874
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
J. Hetzel et Cie
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
371
