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Medieval Castles of England and Wales by Bernard Lowry (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101784422142

ISBN-139781784422141

eBay Product ID (ePID)227721257

Product Key Features

Book TitleMedieval Castles of England and Wales

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory / Medieval, Europe / Great Britain / General, Regional, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

GenreArchitecture, History

AuthorBernard Lowry

Book SeriesShire Library

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight6.7 Oz

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number837

Dewey Decimal942

Table Of ContentCastles of Conquest Castles of Settlement Castle Development Castles of Conflict Building a Castle Life in a Castle Later Years and Decline Further Reading Places to Visit Glossary Index

SynopsisDesigned both to protect the inhabitants of the towns they towered over and cow them into submission, castles dominated the landscape of Medieval England and Wales. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy of domination in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses. This book examines why medieval English kings and Welsh princes constructed castles, their importance in warfare and domestic politics, and the day-to-day lives of those who lived and worked within them. It also shows how the development of new technologies affected their construction and design, and why they eventually fell into disrepair in the late Middle Ages. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, this is the perfect guide for any castle enthusiast seeking to discover more about medieval castles and their inhabitants., A fully illustrated guide to and history of the castles of England and Wales in the late medieval period focusing on their roles in military and social history.

LC Classification NumberDA660