Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2): The stone castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185–1560

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Stephen Turnbull (Author) Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2)

The stone castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185–1560

Stephen Turnbull (Author), Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

Castles & fortifications; History; European history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Warfare & defence

Series: Fortress

ALSO AVAILABLE TO BUY AS AN E-BOOK. The original forced conversion of pagan Livonia, what is now the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, was carried out by a military order known as the Brethren of the Sword. In 1236 this order was incorporated into the Teutonic Knights following a catastrophic military defeat. The knights had always consolidated their conquests through networks of castles and fortified places, and the Livonian Chapter of the Teutonic Order built castles of stone. This title covers the developmental and operational history of these fortresses over the length of the Middle Ages. It details how the Baltic fortifications of the Teutonic Knights evolved to reflect the changing nature of siege warfare and the increasing dominance of gunpowder in warfare.

By: Stephen Turnbull (Author)
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 19
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781841767123
ISBN 10: 1841767123
Series: Fortress
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; Chronology; Design and Development; Tour of the Sites; The Principles of Defence; The Living Sites; Operational History; Aftermath; The Sites Today; Bibliography and Further Reading; Glossary; Index

Stephen Tumbuli has published several books on the subject of warfare in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, and has developed a strong interest in Eastern European armies such as the Hussites and Muscovy. His books are always based on extensive scholarly research coupled with in depth study tours of the countries he is describing. Peter Dennis was born in 1950 and, having been inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. He has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects. He is also a keen wargamer and modelmaker.

Reviews for Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2): The stone castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185–1560

David Nicolle's Teutonic Knight 1190-1561 offers unusual in-depth detail on one of the most famous Crusading Orders in history, which undertook campaigns in the Baltic against pagan Prussians and Christian Poles. Details include not only extensive historic notes but plenty of detail on military and religious sentiments and organizations of the times. The California Bookwatch (January 2008)