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Reproduction of the original: English Coast Defences by George Clinch
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "English Coast Defences" (From Roman Times to the Early Years of the Nineteenth Century) by George Clinch. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
This fascinating volume explores the history of Bromley, Hayes, Keston, and West Wickham in Kent. George Clinch, a renowned antiquarian and historian, provides unique insights into the area's past, drawing on a wealth of historical records and local folklore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hardcover reprint of the original 1890 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Clinch, George. Marylebone And St. Pancras; Their History, Celebrities, Buildings, And Institutions. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Clinch, George. Marylebone And St. Pancras; Their History, Celebrities, Buildings, And Institutions, . London Truslove & Shirley, 1890. Subject: Marylebone, Eng
'We will fight them on the beaches' For millennia island nations have known that invasion would come from the sea and that the enemy would select the most suitable point of disembarkation-a safe bay or harbour, a wide estuary of a deeply penetrating river or a good sheltered beach. Britain has been preparing for such invasions since ancient times. Eventually invaders did come in the form of the Romans followed by the Normans, and both built coastal defences to suit their needs. Each later monarch of England added new defences-from castles to estuary chains-according to the dangers they faced. This excellent book charts and describes, with diagrams and other illustrations, notable British coa...
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