Synopses & Reviews
Simultaneously a seat of government, a military base, a private residence, and a retreat for besieged locals, the medieval castle abounds in both history and romance. This evocative survey traces the rise of fortresses across England and Wales, with 200 photographs, drawings, and plans. Sites include:
York Castle, built by William I in 1068 to ensure that he remained "the Conqueror"
Carnavon Castle, birthplace in 1284 of the first Prince of Wales
Conway Castle, constructed by Edward I in 1280 as a key link in his "iron ring" of castles to contain the Welsh
Dover Castle, guardian of England's gateway, situated atop the well-known White Cliffs
Kenilworth Castle, made famous by the romances of Sir Walter Scott
Suitable for browsing, study, or reference, this volume explains and illustrates castle culture inside and out, from portcullis to turret.
Synopsis
Highly readable, profusely illustrated reference examines development of edifaces that were simultaneously a seat of government, a military base, and a stronghold for the surrounding geographical area during the medieval period. Chapters explore--among other topics--primitive earthworks, the Roman station, beginnings of the stone castle after the Norman conquest, and fortified towns of the fifteenth century. Of value to students of architecture, military history, and medieval studies. 200 illustrations.
Synopsis
Simultaneously a seat of government, a military base, a private residence, and a retreat for besieged locals, the medieval castle abounds in both history and romance. This evocative survey traces the rise of fortresses across England and Wales, with 200 photographs, drawings, and plans. Sites include York Castle, Conway Castle, Dover Castle, and Kenilworth Castle.
Synopsis
This evocative survey traces the rise of fortresses across England and Wales, with 200 photographs, drawings, and plans. Sites include York Castle, Conway Castle, Dover Castle, and Kenilworth Castle.
Synopsis
Once a seat of government as well as the private residence of its owners, the medieval castle was also a military base and stronghold for the surrounding geographical area. The development of these sturdy fortifications in England during the Middle Ages is carefully examined in this profusely illustrated book.
From early chapters dealing with primitive earthworks and Roman stations, the text goes on to explore the construction of the English castle following the Norman Conquest, the beginnings of the stone castle and the Norman keep, bastions of the thirteenth century, military architecture, fortified towns in the later Middle Ages, and more.
Students of architecture, military history, and medieval studiesas well as anyone interested in the evolution of castle constructionwill find this work a fascinating and valuable reference.