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The Medieval Castle In England And Wales
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Author : Norman J. G. Pounds
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1994
The Medieval Castle In England And Wales written by Norman J. G. Pounds and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
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.
Medieval Castles Of England And Wales
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Author : Bernard Lowry
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-18
Medieval Castles Of England And Wales written by Bernard Lowry and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-18 with Architecture categories.
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.
The Medieval Castle In England And Wales
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Author : Norman John Greville Pounds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Medieval Castle In England And Wales written by Norman John Greville Pounds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
The Medieval Castle In England And Wales
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Author : Norman John Greville Pounds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Medieval Castle In England And Wales written by Norman John Greville Pounds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with History categories.
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
The Idea Of The Castle In Medieval England
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Author : Abigail Wheatley
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2015
The Idea Of The Castle In Medieval England written by Abigail Wheatley and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Architecture categories.
A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature.
The Castle In England And Wales
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Author : D.J. Cathcart King
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-06-26
The Castle In England And Wales written by D.J. Cathcart King and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-26 with History categories.
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.
The Castle In Medieval England And Wales
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Author : Colin Platt
language : en
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Release Date : 1982-01-01
The Castle In Medieval England And Wales written by Colin Platt and has been published by Harvill Secker this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982-01-01 with Castles categories.
The Castle In Medieval England Wales
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Author : Colin Platt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The Castle In Medieval England Wales written by Colin Platt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Castles categories.
Allen Brown S English Castles
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Author : Reginald Allen Brown
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2004
Allen Brown S English Castles written by Reginald Allen Brown and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.
A reissue of the classic guide to the origins, purpose and identity of the great castles of England and Wales, built after the arrival of the Normans. Castle studies have been shaped and defined over the past half-century by the work of R. Allen Brown. His classic English Castles, renamed here to acknowledge its definitive approach to the subject, has never been superseded by other more recent studies, and is still the foundation study of the English, and Welsh, castles built between the Norman Conquest and the mid 1500s. As the subject evolved, so too did this book, and for the most recent edition a considerable amount of French comparative material was added, though it remains essentially a study of English castles. For Allen Brown, castles were fortified residences (or residential fortresses), and developed, from European precursors, to support political and social realities as the Norman and Angevin kings secured their realm. Once these political ends had been largely met, the castle and castle-building entered a period of decline, and domesticand military interests went in opposite directions. This book, with numerous photographs and plans, remains the outstanding guide to the origins, purpose and identity of the great castles of England and Wales. R. ALLEN BROWN was also the author of The Normans, The Norman Conquest of England and The Normans and the Norman Conquest and founder of the annual Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies.
Castles In Medieval England And Wales
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Author : Colin Platt
language : en
Publisher: Bounty Books
Release Date : 2002-06-01
Castles In Medieval England And Wales written by Colin Platt and has been published by Bounty Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-01 with Castles categories.