The Fortifications of Cartagena de Indias

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Latin America, South America
Cover of the book The Fortifications of Cartagena de Indias by Rodolfo Segovia, Bilineata Publishing & El Áncora Editores
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Author: Rodolfo Segovia ISBN: 9789585794306
Publisher: Bilineata Publishing & El Áncora Editores Publication: November 25, 2014
Imprint: El Áncora Editores Language: English
Author: Rodolfo Segovia
ISBN: 9789585794306
Publisher: Bilineata Publishing & El Áncora Editores
Publication: November 25, 2014
Imprint: El Áncora Editores
Language: English

OVER A CENTURY OF PEACE HAS FREED Cartagena from its ever-present fear of military attack. Today, its ramparts are picturesque reminders of bygone days; and the presence of the Colombian naval fleet no more than an adornment to a pleasant setting. In Colonial times Cartageneros had a different perception: they lived for over two hundred years under protection of stone structures laid out to discourage the enemy, and for them, the city’s defenses were much more than a quaint sight. Spanish officials and merchants, clergymen and artisans, and even slaves, knew too well that fortresses correctly designed, solidly built, wisely equipped and, of course, well defended were essential for protection of life, honor and property.

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OVER A CENTURY OF PEACE HAS FREED Cartagena from its ever-present fear of military attack. Today, its ramparts are picturesque reminders of bygone days; and the presence of the Colombian naval fleet no more than an adornment to a pleasant setting. In Colonial times Cartageneros had a different perception: they lived for over two hundred years under protection of stone structures laid out to discourage the enemy, and for them, the city’s defenses were much more than a quaint sight. Spanish officials and merchants, clergymen and artisans, and even slaves, knew too well that fortresses correctly designed, solidly built, wisely equipped and, of course, well defended were essential for protection of life, honor and property.

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