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The Medieval Castle
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Author : Philip Warner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Release Date : 2001
The Medieval Castle written by Philip Warner and has been published by Penguin Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Castles categories.
Before the evolution of the castle, Europe was vulnerable to any bloodthirsty marauder. But with the introduction of the motte-and-bailey 'instant castle', invaders were checked, frontiers were held and life became more stable. Later, castles became part of conqueror's grand designs and to this we owe the great Crusader castles of Syria and the Edwardian castles of North Wales. This fascinating book explores the life and thought of the Middle Ages with particular emphasis on the influence of the castle, a military society with all its faults and virtues. Philip Warner, whose Sieges of the Middle Ages is also published as a Classic Penguin, looks at the people who lived in these castles: what they wore, what they ate, the chores they hated and the thoughts that motivated them. In doing so, he also draws parallels between life some 500 years ago and life today.
The Medieval Castle
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Author : Philip Warner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
The Medieval Castle written by Philip Warner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Architecture categories.
This book explains why and how castles were built in the middle ages and why they were such a dominant influence on medieval life, especially in times of war. Detailedpicture of daily life in a medieval castle. Bio-chemical warfare, including use of quicklime.
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 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 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.
The Medieval Castle
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Author : Kathryn L. Reyerson
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 1991-02-01
The Medieval Castle written by Kathryn L. Reyerson and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-02-01 with History categories.
The Medieval Castle was first published in 1991. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.
The Medieval Castle
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Release Date : 1998
The Medieval Castle written by Don Nardo and has been published by Greenhaven Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes how medieval castles were built and examines the daily lives of those inhabiting them.
The Medieval Castle
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Author : Stephen Currie
language : en
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
Release Date : 2014
The Medieval Castle written by Stephen Currie and has been published by Referencepoint Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Architecture, Medieval categories.
The world's greatest structures were all built through some combination of human ingenuity, perseverance, vision, will power and, in many cases, physical might. History's Great Structures examines the practical, technological, and political challenges encountered by the designers and builders; how these structures were used by the people of the time; and what has become of them today. A visual chronology, sidebars highlighting topics of interest, selected vocabulary words and facts, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Other titles in the series include: The Eiffel Tower, The Great Wall of China, The Parthenon of Ancient Greece, The Roman Colosseum, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, The World Trade Center Book jacket.
Britain S Medieval Castles
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Author : Lise E. Hull
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2005-12-30
Britain S Medieval Castles written by Lise E. Hull and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-30 with History categories.
The widespread construction of castles in Britain began as soon as Duke William of Normandy set foot on the shores of southern England in 1066. The castles that were constructed in the ensuing centuries, and whose ruins still scatter the British countryside today, provide us with an enduring record of the needs and ambitions of the times. But the essence of the medieval castle—a structure that is equal parts military, residential, and symbolic—reveals itself not only through the grandeur of such architectural masterpieces as the Tower of London, and the imposing nature of such royal residences as Windsor, but also in the aging masonry carvings, enduring battlements, and more modest earthen ramparts that have survived alongside them. Through a feature-by-feature account of the architectural elements and techniques used in constructing the medieval castle, author Lise Hull allows the multiple functions of these multifarious forms to shine through, and in so doing, lends a new vitality to the thousand faces that the medieval world assumed to discourage its enemies, inspire its friends, and control its subjects. This compelling investigation takes a unique look at each of the medieval castle's main roles: as an offensive presentation and defensive fortification, as a residential and administrative building, and as a symbolic structure demonstrating the status of its owner. Each chapter focuses on one specific role and uses concrete architectural features to demonstrate that aspect of the medieval castle in Britain. A wealth of illustrations is also provided, as is a glossary explaining the distinct parts of the castle and their functions. This book should be of interest to students researching architecture, the Middle Ages, or military history, as well as general readers interested in castles or considering a trip to Britain to observe some of these magnificent sites themselves.
Life In A Medieval Castle
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Author : Jane Shuter
language : en
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Release Date : 2005
Life In A Medieval Castle written by Jane Shuter and has been published by Heinemann-Raintree Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Throughout history people have fought each other. So people used to make their towns and villages safer by building fences or ditches around them. Starting in about 850, during the medieval period, people in Europe built castles, or defended homes just for a lord and his household. The lord, his family, and his servants and soldiers all lived there. All the land and castles belonged to the king, but the lord could live in the castle as long as he was loyal to the king.
A Medieval Castle
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Author : Mark Bergin
language : en
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
Release Date : 2021-02-08
A Medieval Castle written by Mark Bergin and has been published by The Salariya Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Take an amazing tour through a medieval castle. Examine the development of forts and strongholds from the beginning of the Middle Ages, looking at the motives behind the building of castles and the variety of different people needed to make castle life run smoothly. Take a close look at what problems the castle might face in conflicts, such as siege warfare and bombardment, as well as the kinds of personnel who would be involved. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.
Late Medieval Castles
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Author : Robert Liddiard
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2016
Late Medieval Castles written by Robert Liddiard and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
A collection of the most significant articles in castle studies, with contributions from scholars in history, archaeology, historic buildings and landscape archaeology.