Island Fortress by Norman Longmate
The British Isles, it is often believed, have not been invaded for nearly a thousand years. Norman Longmate reveals in this fascinating book that foreign soldiers have landed on British soil on many occasions. This definitive study weaves original sources into an enthralling narrative with facts about weapons, ships, armies, and fortresses--spiced with anecdote and ranging over international, political, military, and naval history. It is an exciting story that shows how, against all odds, the British managed to retain their freedom from the days of James I to those of George VI.Norman Longmate was born in Newbury and went to Christ's Hospital and Oxford for his education. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has worked in Fleet Street and for the BBC. He resides in the United Kingdom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780091748371 |
| ISBN 10 | 0091748372 |
| Title | Island Fortress |
| Author | Norman Longmate |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 1991-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 540 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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