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| Author | : Dan Spencer |
| Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 436 |
| Release | : 2018-03-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1445662698 |
In this highly readable and groundbreaking book, the ‘story’ of the castle is integrated into changes in warfare throughout this period providing us with a new understanding of their role.
| Author | : Norman J. G. Pounds |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780521458283 |
This original and pioneering book examines the role of the castle in the Norman conquest of England and in the subsequent administration of the country. The castle is seen primarily as an instrument of peaceful administration which rarely had a garrison and was more often where the sheriff kept his files and employed his secretariat. In most cases the military significance of the castle was minimal, and only a very few ever saw military action. For the first time, the medieval castle in England is seen in a new light which will attract the general reader of history and archaeology as much as the specialist in economic and social history.
| Author | : Bernard Lowry |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 81 |
| Release | : 2017-05-18 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1784422169 |
Designed to dominate the surrounding area, to house powerful garrisons, offer sumptuous quarters for local nobility, and to discourage and repel enemy attacks, castles dominated England and Wales for more than half a millennium. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses. This book examines why castles were so essential to medieval warfare, their importance in 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 fortifications and their inhabitants.
| Author | : Dan Spencer |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword Military |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 2020-12-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1526718715 |
This fascinating study of medieval warfare examines the vital role of castles during the English civil wars of the 15th century. The Wars of the Roses comprise one of the most fascinating periods in medieval history. Much has been written about the leading personalities, bitter dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, and the rapid change of fortune on the battlefields of England and Wales. However, there is one aspect that has been often overlooked, the role of castles in the conflict. Dan Spencer’s original study traces the use of castles from the outbreak of civil war in the 1450s during the reign of Henry VI to the triumph of Henry VII some thirty years later. Using a wide range of narrative, architectural, financial, and administrative sources, Spencer sheds new light on the place of castles within the conflict, demonstrating their importance as strategic and logistical centers, bases for marshaling troops, and as fortresses.
| Author | : Colin Platt |
| Publisher | : Harvill Secker |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 1982-01-01 |
| Genre | : Castles |
| ISBN | : 9780436375552 |
| Author | : Norman John Greville Pounds |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 357 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780521383493 |
This original and pioneering book examines the role of the castle in the Norman conquest of England and in the subsequent administration of the country. The castle is seen as primarily an instrument of peaceful administration which rarely had a garrison and was more often where the sheriff or steward kept his files and employed his secretariat. There have been many studies of the medieval castle. All have stressed the architectural development of the castle, but almost none have even mentioned the role of the castle in the social and economic history of England. This book deals exclusively with these aspects of the castle's history, in particular with the attempts of the crown to control and limit castle building and with the role of the castle in the administration of the country. In most cases the military significance of the castles was minimal, and only a very few ever saw military action or indeed maintained a garrison. For the first time, the medieval castle in England is seen in a new light that will attract the general reader of history and archaeology as much as the specialist in economic and social history. N.J.G. Pounds is the author of
| Author | : D.J. Cathcart King |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2019-06-26 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0429558635 |
Originally published in 1988, The Castles in England and Wales is a comprehensive treatment of the archaeology of the castles in England and Wales. The books looks at how following the Norman Conquest, one of the most characteristic structures of the English landscape, the castle, was used to control and survey the population. In its simplest definition a castle is a fortified habitation, however this book looks at the many uses of castles, from their most primitive kind, intended only for periodic use, or as magnificent decoration, such as Caernarvon and other Welsh castles of Edward I. It is essential reading for all archaeologists and historians alike.
| Author | : Colin Platt |
| Publisher | : Bounty Books |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2002-06-01 |
| Genre | : Castles |
| ISBN | : 9780760700549 |
| Author | : Lise Hull |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2016-03-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1476665974 |
Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index.
