The Castles On The Ground
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The Castles On The Ground
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Author : J. M. Richards
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2011-08-18
The Castles On The Ground written by J. M. Richards and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-18 with Architecture categories.
'There is the puzzle which it is the purpose of this book to try to elucidate. On the one hand, we have the alleged deficiencies of suburban taste; on the other we have the appeal it holds for ninety out of a hundred Englishmen, an appeal which cannot be explained away as some strange instance of mass aberration...' Sir James Richards (1907-1992), editor of the Architectural Review for 34 years, was arguably the leading advocate in Britain for the modern movement in architecture. The Castles on the Ground (1946) constitutes Richards' argument for and appreciation of the virtues of the built environment and the architectural aesthetic of suburbia. Concise and elegantly phrased, the volume is further blessed with superb illustrations by John Piper.
Castles In Ireland
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Author : T.E. McNeill
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-08-18
Castles In Ireland written by T.E. McNeill and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-18 with History categories.
The castles of Ireland are an essential part of the story of medieval Europe, but were, until recently, a subject neglected by scholars. A lord's power and prestige was displayed in the majesty and uniqueness of his castle. The remains of several thousand castles enable us to reconstruct life in Ireland during these crucial centuries. Castles in Ireland tells the story of the nature and development of lordship and power in medieval Ireland. Ireland formed the setting to the interplay of the differing roles of competing lordships: English and Irish; feudal European and Gaelic; royal and baronial. Tom McNeill argues that the design of the castles contests the traditional view of Ireland as a land torn by war and divided culturally between the English and Irish.
Early European Castles
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Author : Oliver Creighton
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-10-20
Early European Castles written by Oliver Creighton and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-20 with Architecture categories.
Medieval castles were, alongside the great cathedrals, the most recognisable buildings of the medieval world. Closely associated with concepts of justice, lordship and authority as well as military might, castles came to encapsulate the period's very essence. Looking at above and below-ground evidence and examining a wide variety of sites - from towering donjons to earth and timber castles - in different parts of western Europe, this book explores the relationship between early castle building and the emergence of a new aristocracy and investigates the impact of authority on the organisation of the landscape. A particular focus is on the social context of early private fortifications: Europe's earliest castles came to embody a new and radically different form of power – an aristocratic authority that was highly personal in nature, glaringly visible in its presence, and enforceable through violence, both threatened and real. The volume reassesses traditional models of castle origins; examines aspects of elite lifestyle in and around these structures, including pastimes and diet; considers medieval visual experiences of sites and their settings; and explores some future directions for research.
Castles
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2020-09-03
Castles written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Glimpse into the history of different castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and the weapons that defended and defeated them. Travel through time and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the earliest wooden fortresses to medieval stone strongholds. Cross continents to see castles perched on perilous clifftops, standing by wave-lashed coasts, and even a castle inside a cave. With stunning illustrations of 29 castles from around the globe, see how these structures would have looked at the height of their power. Discover the key features of each and see inside important parts with cross-sections. Join the residents at key moments in time; lay siege to Kumamoto Castle during the Satsuma Rebellion and escape from Oxford Castle on ice skates with Empress Matilda. Learn why castles were built, and find out about different aspects of castle life, from defences to heraldry, and see how many of the castles look inside today. Castles is a fact-packed, modern look at a classic topic. Perfect for young fans of castles, knights, and battles, this children's ebook will captivate any budding archaeologists and historians.
The Castles And Abbeys Of England
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Author : William Beattie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1842
The Castles And Abbeys Of England written by William Beattie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1842 with Abbeys categories.
The Castles And Abbeys Of England Illustrated By Engravings With A Portrait
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Author : William Beattie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
The Castles And Abbeys Of England Illustrated By Engravings With A Portrait written by William Beattie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with categories.
The Castles Of Henry Viii
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Author : Peter Harrington
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-05-20
The Castles Of Henry Viii written by Peter Harrington and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-20 with History categories.
In the last years of his reign Henry VIII needed a radically modern system of defence to protect England and its new Church. Anticipating a foreign onslaught from Catholic Europe after his split from Rome, Henry energetically began construction of more than 20 stone forts to protect England's major ports and estuaries. Aided by excellent illustrations, Peter Harrington explores the departure from artillery-vulnerable medieval castle designs, to the low, sturdy stone fortresses inspired by European ideas. He explains the scientific care taken to select sites for these castles, and the transition from medieval to modern in this last surge of English castle construction.
The Castles And Abbeys Of England From The National Records Early Chronicles And Other Standard Authors Illustrated By Upwards Of Two Hundred Engravings
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Author : William BEATTIE (M.D.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1842
The Castles And Abbeys Of England From The National Records Early Chronicles And Other Standard Authors Illustrated By Upwards Of Two Hundred Engravings written by William BEATTIE (M.D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1842 with categories.
The Castles Of Scotland
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Author : Maurice Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Release Date : 1986
The Castles Of Scotland written by Maurice Lindsay and has been published by Constable & Robinson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Architecture categories.
Allen Brown S English Castles
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Author : Reginald Allen Brown
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2004
Allen Brown S English Castles written by Reginald Allen Brown and has been published by Boydell & Brewer 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.