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Vauban's Fortifications, Quelle histoire collection

Passing on to children the exceptional universal value of Vauban's work

The children's book on Vauban's fortifications, published in the "Quelle histoire" collection, tells children and their parents about the important moments in Vauban's life and traces his work as a fortification engineer.

This book proposes, in several simple and educational tables, to explain the genius of Vauban and the exceptional and universal character of the 12 sites that make up the serial property.

This book is co-published by the "Quelle histoire" publishing house and the Vauban Network. The "Quelle histoire" collection offers children the opportunity to discover the great characters and events of history, by popularising the historical content to learn while having fun.

Vauban's Fortifications, "Quelle histoire" collection
  • Public price: €5
  • Available in the network of bookshops and book sales outlets
  • Available in the shops and sales outlets of the major Vauban sites