The Redoubt Fortress and Martello Towers of Eastbourne, by R Milton and R Callaghan

The Redoubt Fortress and Martello Towers of Eastbourne, by R Milton and R Callaghan

Published by the Eastbourne Local History Society in 2004, 88 pages. Paperback (N4713)

This book is a fascinating account of the origins and use of defences in and around Eastbourne to ward against the Napoleonic threat, and also provides details of the soldiers and military units which manned them during that period. Chapters include:

• 1789-1821 Framework of key events
• 1776-1802 The British response to Revolutionary times
• 1802-1815 Wartime leaves its mark on Eastbourne
• 1815 onwards - A peacetime rold for the military buildings

The condition of the book is generally excellent. The covers are clean and bright, the spine is tight and intact, and all pages are clean, intact, unblemished and tightly bound. There is a small price sticker on the rear side cover.