Annals of a Fortress by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc
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"Annals of a Fortress" by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the architectural evolution and military significance of a fictional fortress situated in the land of Ohet, reflecting on the strategic defenses necessary to safeguard it over various historical conflicts. Through the portrayal of its inhabitants, the narrative delves into themes of survival, resilience, and adaptation in the face
of invasion. The opening of the book describes the verdant and somewhat mystical land of Ohet, an area once inhabited by a primitive community living in harmony with nature but soon threatened by an advancing foreign force. As the inhabitants gather to discuss impending danger, the tension rises between those advocating for peaceful coexistence with the invaders and those who favor fleeing to safer lands. The stage is set for a coming conflict, illustrating the traditional ways of life being uprooted by external pressures. The narrative lays a foundation for understanding the trials of the community as they navigate their fears, ambitions, and the devastating consequences of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bucknall, Benjamin, 1833-1895 |
| Uniform Title | Histoire d'une forteresse. English |
| Title | Annals of a Fortress |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UG: Military science: Military engineering |
| Subject | Fortification -- History |
| Subject | Fortification -- France -- History |
| Subject | Siege warfare -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41426 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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