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The Defences of Macau
Richard J. Garrett
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Description for The Defences of Macau
Hardcover. The forts built from the early seventeenth century onwards, the ships that defended Macau's waters, the weapons that armed the facilities and the soldiers and sailors who manned them all are carefully detailed in The Defences of Macau. More than 200 illustrations serve as a visual record of what has survived. Num Pages: 288 pages, 213. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
This book fills a gap in describing Macao's defensive works and weapons, on land and sea, much of which has been previously unrecorded. These defences were crucial to the survival of Portuguese and the book covers the period from its founding in 1557 until the late 20th century.
This book fills a gap in describing Macao's defensive works and weapons, on land and sea, much of which has been previously unrecorded. These defences were crucial to the survival of Portuguese and the book covers the period from its founding in 1557 until the late 20th century.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press Hong Kong
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ISBN
9789622099937
SKU
V9789622099937
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Richard J. Garrett
Richard Garrett was educated at Dulwich College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He is honorary research fellow at the University of Hong Kong's Centre of Asian Studies, and a member of the Arms and Armour Society, the Society for Army Historical Research, and the Ordnance Society. He started collecting antique firearms in 1965 and has written many articles on antique weapons.
Reviews for The Defences of Macau
Richard Garrett's The Defences of Macau is an integrated historical survey of the port's defensive systems encompassing its forts, warships, artillery and small arms. This masterful account of how this enigmatic city approached defensive warfare will appeal to military historians, students of fortification and orientalists alike. Highly recommended.
Bill Harriman, arms and militaria specialist, BBC TV Antiques Roadshow
Bill Harriman, arms and militaria specialist, BBC TV Antiques Roadshow