Dennis Hart Mahan / James Mercur
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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'Permanent Fortifications' (1887) by Dennis Hart Mahan and revised by James Mercur, offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of constructing and maintaining permanent fortifications. This book delves into the strategic importance of fortifications, exploring their role in defense and offense throughout military history. The authors provide detailed insights into the design, materials, and construction techniques used in creating effective fortifications. Mahan, a renowned military theorist, combined practical knowledge with theoretical insights to create a work that remains relevant to military historians, architects, and engineers. Mercur’s revisions bring the work up to date with late nineteenth-century developments in military technology and strategy. This historical text offers valuable perspectives on the enduring significance of fortifications in shaping military outcomes and geopolitical landscapes. It is essential reading for anyone interested in military history and engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
