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UNINA9910777711003321 |
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Autore |
Hannings Bud |
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Titolo |
Forts of the United States : an historical dictionary, 16th through 19th centuries / / Bud Hannings |
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Jefferson, N.C., : McFarland & Company, c2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-28079-1 |
9786612280795 |
0-7864-5108-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (745 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Fortification - United States - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Forts of the United States (Arranged by State or Territory); Appendix A. Washington, D.C., Civil War Defenses; Appendix B. Florida Seminole Indian War Forts; Appendix C. Pony Express Depots; Appendix D. Spanish Missions and Presidios; Appendix E. Conflicts in America and Europe, 1492-1898: A Chronology; Appendix F. Twentieth Century U.S. Forts, Posts, Bases and Stations; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"This history of the primary fortifications established during 400 tumultuous years in what would become the United States of America. Under each state's heading, this substantial volume contains alphabetized entries with information regarding each structure's history. Beginning with the American Revolution, each of the American military fortifications, militia forts, settlers' forts and blockhouses is listed and described"--Provided by publisher. |
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