English Coast Defences: From Roman Times to the Early Years of the Nineteenth Century

By George Clinch

The present book represents the results of a study of the methods and means by which England, from Roman times down to the early years of the nineteenth century, has defended her shores against various over-sea enemies, who have attempted, sometimes successfully, to invade and conquer. The intricate coast-line of England, so difficult for an enemy to blockade, so difficult at every point for combined naval and military forces to defend against raiders, presents to the student of history an extremely interesting subject. It is to its insularity that England owes something of its greatness, and to the great length of its coast-line that its vulnerability is due.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Dec 18, 2019
• ISBN: 4064066155131

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