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The Castles Of Wales
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Author : Lindsay Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Castles Of Wales written by Lindsay Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Castles categories.
The Castles Of Wales
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Author : Alan Reid
language : en
Publisher: John Jones Publishing
Release Date : 1998
The Castles Of Wales written by Alan Reid and has been published by John Jones Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Castles categories.
We are pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive North American distributor of this fine list from Wale's largest independent publisher. They specialize in non-fiction about Wales, its culture and history (including autobiography), as well as the history of the Celts and the Tudor period. They also have some children's books about Welsh history and folklore. A useful handbook with descriptions, history, and locations of all Welsh castles.
The Medieval Castles Of Wales
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Author : John R. Kenyon
language : en
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Release Date : 2010-10-15
The Medieval Castles Of Wales written by John R. Kenyon and has been published by University of Wales Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-15 with History categories.
This book provides the visitor to the castles of Wales with a history and description of the main castles open to the public. There is an easy-to-understand outline of how castles developed, as well as features that give more detail of the different parts of a castle, such as keeps and gatehouses.
Castles Of Wales
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Author : John Paul Davis
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2022-04-06
Castles Of Wales written by John Paul Davis and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-06 with Architecture categories.
In 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward’s invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn’s acceptance of the terms confirmed not only short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to Edward on his death. To augment his rising dominance, the English king embarked on a building project that saw the rise of some of the most recognisable fortresses in Europe. Quite literally, an ‘Iron Ring’ of castles. Even before the construction of Edward’s infamous ‘Iron Ring’, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror’s establishment of timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process continued by many of his descendants, native structures also existed. Though often more palatial than protective, such constructions proved decisive to the ongoing wars and were often chosen as sites for future castles. Just as had been the case in England, the story of the castle crosses many centuries. Many began as Roman forts, whereas others date from more modern times. While many are now romantic ruins, others remain cherished family homes, if not hotels or museums. By adopting an identical approach to that seen in Castles of England, the purpose of this book is to throw light on the stories behind them. For as long as there have been castles in Wales, there have been mysteries within their walls. Murders that remain unsolved, treasures unfound, prisoners left to rot in the darkest pits and valiant warriors whose heroic deeds have become a cherished part of the Welsh identity. From blood-soaked heroes to long-lost legends, despotic pirates to wailing hags, Castles of Wales offers a fresh investigation into many of its fascinating fortresses. No country has more castles per square mile than Wales. Even today, there are more than 200 to be enjoyed. Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this book provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as ‘The Land of Castles’.
The Impact Of The Edwardian Castles In Wales
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Author : Diane Williams
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2009-12-16
The Impact Of The Edwardian Castles In Wales written by Diane Williams and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-16 with History categories.
The Impact of the Edwardian Castles in Wales publishes the proceedings of a conference held in 2007, a year that marked the seventh centenary of the death of King Edward I, which set out to review recent scholarship on castles that he built in north Wales after two wars, in 1277 and 1282-83 and a Welsh uprising in 1294-95, and to rethink the effect that their building had upon Wales in the past, present and future. Building upon the seminal work of Arnold Taylor, whose study of the buildings and documentary evidence has been pivotal to Edwardian castle studies for more than fifty years, the volume includes papers which call into question the role of Master James of St George as the architect of the kings new castles; the role of Richard the Engineer, the nature of royal accommodation in the thirteenth century and a detailed look at how households worked, especially in the kitchen and accounting departments. New approaches to castle studies are encouraging a more holistic understanding of the Edwardian castles and their context and to this end papers consider their impact on Welsh society and its princes in the thirteenth century, notably Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ( Fawr , the Great) and his grandson, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, prince of Wales. Their symbolism and meaning through the words of Welsh poets and the mythology behind Caernarfon Castle are also examined, so too is the role of Welshmen in Edward Is armies. The wider context is considered with papers on the Edwardian towns in Wales, the baronial castles in north Wales and Edward I in Scotland and Gascony. The castles still have powerful resonance and the Minister for Heritage in the Welsh Assembly Government considers their role and presentation in Wales today and in the future. Robert Liddiard concludes that the volume 'not only takes our knowledge of the Edwardian castles forward, but also informs the study of castles in the British Isles'.
Castles Of Wales
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The Welsh Castles Of Edward I
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language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 1986-01-01
The Welsh Castles Of Edward I written by and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-01-01 with Architecture categories.
Arnold Taylor, the leading expert on the subject, provides an authoritative guide to the castles, begun between 1277 and 1295, in a short compass. He deals with their joint and individual features, dates, planning and construction.
Forgotten Castles Of Wales And The Marches
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Author : Paul R. Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10
Forgotten Castles Of Wales And The Marches written by Paul R. Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10 with Castles categories.
Castles Of Wales
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Author : Reid
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-03-01
Castles Of Wales written by Reid and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-03-01 with Travel categories.
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.