02525cam a22003253u 4500 18940 UtSlPG 20260610133437.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 La cité de Carcassonne Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-07-30 Produced by Chuck Greif, R. Cedron and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) (Produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "La cité de Carcassonne" by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the architectural and historical details of the medieval fortress of Carcassonne, examining its construction, fortifications, and significance throughout various historical periods. The book likely serves as both a scholarly resource and a detailed narrative for readers interested in history, architecture, and the legacy of medieval structures. The opening of "La cité de Carcassonne" provides a detailed historical introduction to the fortress, tracing its origins from Roman times through the various regimes that have claimed it, notably the Visigoths. The text discusses the strategic importance of Carcassonne, from its geographic position commanding the Aude valley to the military adaptations made over the centuries. Viollet-le-Duc meticulously describes the evolution of the city's defenses, emphasizing how various architectural elements reflect the changing needs of warfare and society. This initial portion sets the foundation for an exploration of the city's layered history and the architectural techniques employed in its construction, inviting readers to appreciate not only the structure itself but its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fortification -- France -- Carcassonne -- History Carcassonne (France) -- History Carcassonne (France) -- Pictorial works https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18940 60326 60326