The fortress of the Solovetsky Monastery. History, architecture, archeology. Volume 1 (in 2 volumes)

The Valuna Fortress of the Solovetsky Monastery erected at the turn of the XVI - XVII centuries is an unsurpassed example of Russian defense architecture of the late Middle Ages. For two centuries, she was the center of defense of the Russian North, but at the same time defended the Holy Object,
being one of the most important in Russia of the centers of the sovereign of the mantis. This monograph, based primarily on archival and archaeological sources with the addition of architecture materials, introduces numerous new information about its history and architecture. Detailed
the story of each element of the fortress: towers, gate, spin, is given an analysis of the composition of weapons of the end of the XVI - XVIII century.
The monograph includes two volumes: Volume 1 is devoted to research with the publication of materials, Volume 2 - album (1246 ill)