Fortresses and siege weapons

Famous French architect and art expert Viollet-le-Duc in his work on the means of warfare in the Middle Ages used not only knowledge of the principles of construction, the vast experience of the architect, but also the results of his research in the field of history. Consistently tracing the shift and arrangement of defense and offensive weapons using the example of famous European castles and fortresses, the author explains important episodes of history, especially during the wars between England and France.