Review by Neil Christie

... this book will provide general readers with a solid, nicely illustrated overview of history, conflict and defensive (and offensive) responses across c AD 300-1400.

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Fortress Study Group, September 2019

A very interesting book.

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Miniaturas JM

The quality of this books research is such that it is likely to be of interest to scholars in a variety of fields, while equally, a 'layman' reader with an interest in Castles and 'Things Medieval' may well find it worthy of attention. War gamers and military modellers may also find its content of interest.

Pillbox Study Group

The authors have produced a solid piece of work, informative and attractively packaged, taking the inquiring reader on a fascinating voyage from the fortifications of the classical times to the great castles of the middles ages. Notes, a fully illustrated glossary and a bibliography (but no relevant websites are included) supplement the work. I look forward to part 2!

Casemate, January 2019 - reviewed by Bernard Lowry

The authors have done and excellent job in tracing the designs and skills and uses over the period. The work is supported by many images that have been reproduced in full colour through the body of the book. This must stand as one of the cardinal works on the subject.

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Firetrench

The quality of its research is such that it is likely to be of interest to scholars in a variety of fields, while equally, a ‘layman’ reader with an interest in ‘Castles’ and ‘Things Medieval’, may well find it worthy of attention. War gamers and military modellers may also find its content of interest.

Keith Rimmer, NZ Crown Mines