About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: French Revolution
Castle-building in France: Vauban and the Sun King
In exploring the history of Nord-Pas de Calais in France we discover the story of Vauban the military engineer who built defensive fortifications for … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Ambleteuse, architecture, Arras, citadels, Countship, Fort Vauban, forts, France, French Revolution, Le Quesnoy, Les Miserables, Louis XlV, military engineering, Montreuil, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Robespierre, soldiers, Sun King, Vauban, Victor Hugo
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