
The Ottoman Empire encompassed many different architectural traditions, being heir to both the Byzantine Empire and the medieval Middle East. From these, the ottomans created a fusion of military fortification styles. These sophisticated by functional fortifications, often sheltered huge cannons giving the Ottomans dominance over the Bosphorus strait. The volume examines the strategic importance and physical construction of these fortifications.--Publisher's description.
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