Annals Of A Fortress (1876)

Annals of a Fortress is a historical book by Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc, first published in 1876. The book is an account of the author's experience and observations during his time spent restoring the fortified city of Carcassonne in France. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed history of the city, its construction, and the various battles and sieges it endured over the centuries. The second part of the book focuses on Viollet-Le-Duc's restoration work, including the challenges he faced and the techniques he used to restore the city to its former glory.Throughout the book, Viollet-Le-Duc provides detailed illustrations and diagrams of the city's architecture and defensive structures, as well as explanations of the engineering principles behind them. He also shares his insights and opinions on the importance of preserving historical landmarks and the role of architecture in shaping society.Overall, Annals of a Fortress is a fascinating account of the restoration of one of France's most iconic landmarks, written by one of the most renowned architects and restorers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.