Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : George Bell and Sons · leaf 82
chap. ii. being realized, was a highly organized arrange- utiiity ment for mutual aid and defence, towers were Basis and of great importance both for watch and defence. They served as strong buttresses and vantage posts placed at intervals along the inclosing city wall, and flanking the gateways.… … from a distance of the clustering towers, like a crown upon the hill top ; above all, perhaps, is the famous tower of the Signoria or Palazzo Vecchio, the old city hall of Florence (thirteenth century). The Belfry of Bruges (thirteenth century), too, is another fine instance of boldness and grace…
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