Defending London’s River. The Story of the Thames Forts 1540 to 1945
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Defending London’s River. The Story of the Thames Forts 1540 to 1945 by V.T.C. Smith Summary: Defending London’s River is a compact but well-researched illustrated history that chronicles the development, purpose and evolution of the forts built along the River Thames to protect London from invasion and attack between 1540 and 1945. The book focuses on the strategic river defences from Henry VIII’s Device Forts to modern twentieth-century fortifications with maps, plans, photographs and drawings illustrating each site. Author: V.T.C. Smith Publisher: North Kent Books Year Published: 1985 Edition: Original Dimensions: 29.5cm x 20.5cm Binding type: Staple bound ISBN: 0948305002 Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 6931 / 5278 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks, creasing, bumps Binding: Intact Pages: 48 pages
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