Synopses & Reviews
This is the third volume of Anthony Emery's magisterial survey, Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500. Across the three volumes Emery has examined afresh and re-assessed over 750 houses, the first comprehensive review of the subject for 150 years. Covered are the full range of leading homes, from royal and episcopal palaces to manor houses, as well as community buildings such as academic colleges, monastic granges and secular colleges of canons. This volume surveys Southern England and is divided into three regions, each of which includes a separate historical and architectural introduction as well as thematic essays prompted by key buildings. The text is complemented throughout by a wide range of plans and diagrams and a wealth of photographs showing the present condition of almost every house discussed. This is an essential source for anyone interested in the history, architecture and culture of medieval England and Wales.
Synopsis
Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500 is the first survey of its kind for over 150 years, with three volumes offering an assessment of nearly 700 houses. This third volume examines Southern England and is divided into three geographical regions. It provides an historical and architectural introduction for each region and an essay stimulated by the region's key buildings. The text is complemented by hundreds of illustrations, making this volume - and the survey as a whole - essential reading for anyone interested in medieval English and Welsh history.
Synopsis
The third volume in the survey of great houses of Medieval England and Wales examines Southern England.
Table of Contents
Part I. The Thames Valley: 1. The Thames Valley: historical background; 2. The Thames Valley: architectural introduction; 3. Household expansion, chambers and lodgings; 4. The Thames Valley: bibliography; 5. The Thames Valley: survey; Appendix 1. The Thames Valley castles: residential additions; Appendix 2: The Thames Valley: residential licences to crenellate; Part II. London and South-East England: 6. London: an introduction; 7. London: bibliography; 8. London: survey; 9. South-East England: historical background; 10. South-East England: architectural introduction; 11. The impact of the Hundred Years' War on English domestic architecture; 12. South-East England: bibliography; 13. South-East England: survey; Appendix 3: London and South-East England castles: residential additions; Appendix 4: London and South-East England: residential licences to crenellate; Part III. South-West England: 14. South-West England: historical background; 15. South-West England: architectural introduction; 16. Secular art: 1300-1500; 17. South-West England: bibliography; 18. South-West England: survey; Appendix 5. South-West England castles: residential additions; Appendix 6. South-West England: residential licences to crenellate; Appendix 7. The architectural value of John Leland and the Buck brothers.