Russian Fortresses 1480-1682
Konstantin Nossov was born in Moscow, Russia, graduated from Moscow State University and received his doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is an advisor on arms, armour and warfare and the author of numerous books and articles on Ancient and Medieval Military History published in Russian. His areas of special interest include arms and armour, fortifications and siege weapons, and he has travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, South Asia, Asia Minor and the Far East.