The Fortifications Of Gibraltar 1068 1945

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The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945

The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 143
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ISBN-10 : 9781472806338
ISBN-13 : 1472806336
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Book Synopsis The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945 by : Darren Fa

Download or read book The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945 written by Darren Fa and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gibraltar, located at the meeting points of Europe and Africa, preserves within its fortifications a rich testament to human conflict spanning 600 years. In 1068 the ruling Spanish Muslims built a large fort there. Between 1309 and 1374 Gibraltar underwent a period of intensive building and fortification, and following the Spanish reconquest of 1462 the inhabitants carried out further works. In 1704 the latest, uninterrupted period of British rule began. The 18th century saw three sieges including the most severe, known as the Great Siege, which lasted from 1779 to 1783. During World War II the 'Rock' served as a vital stop for supply convoys and naval staging base, complete with a veritable warren of secret tunnels. This book documents Gibraltar's rich history, and charts the development of these fascinating fortifications.


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