The Art of Fortification of Albrecht Dürer

In 1525 there was a Peasant’s Revolt in Germany. Nuremberg, the hometown of Albercht Dürer, was threatened. This resulted in Dürer publishing Etliche Unterricht, zur Befestigung der Städte, Schlösser und Flecken in 1527, which is the earliest surviving manual on fortifications. This manual is direct...

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