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The Medieval Fortress
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Author : J.E. Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 2004-04-14
The Medieval Fortress written by J.E. Kaufmann and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-14 with History categories.
The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective.The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defenses, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and weapons used in the Middle Ages led to many modifications of these structures. All of the representative types of castles and fortifications are discussed, from the British Isles, Ireland, France, Germany, Moorish Spain, Italy, as far east as Poland and Russia, as well as Muslim and Crusader castles in the Middle East. Over 200 photographs and 300 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings, plans, and sketches by Robert M. Jurga accompany and enrich the main text.
The Medieval Fortresses
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Author : J.E. Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2001-06-21
The Medieval Fortresses written by J.E. Kaufmann and has been published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06-21 with Architecture categories.
Two fortifications specialists and a technical artist team up to present a unique portrait of military architecture during the Middle Ages. They reveal how the medieval fortress combined both Roman and barbarian features, with some influences as far away as China. 100 photos. 400+ diagrams.
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.
Castles In Medieval Society
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Author : Charles Coulson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2004
Castles In Medieval Society written by Charles Coulson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
The vast majority of castles in England, Wales, Ireland, and France have virtually no military history' of sieges or physical conflict across the whole panorama of more than five centuries'. This is quite a sobering thought.
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.
Castle To Fortress
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Author : J. E. Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-07-30
Castle To Fortress written by J. E. Kaufmann and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-30 with Architecture categories.
The authors of Castrum to Castle trace the “evolution of defensive architecture at the turn of the late Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance.” —Old Barbed Wire Blog Across western Europe, the long tradition of castle-building took on its most sophisticated form in the later Medieval period and then, in response to the development of gunpowder weapons, it underwent a fundamental change—from castle to fortress. This, the second volume of a highly illustrated new study of medieval fortification, gives a fascinating insight into the last great age of castles and the centuries of violence and conflict they were part of. It traces the advances made between the twelfth and the fifteenth centuries, looking in particular at the form these fortifications took in contexts as different as Italy, Wales, France and the Iberian Peninsula. Many would regard this period in the history of castles as the classic age. It was followed by a phase of relative decline as the conditions of warfare changed and castles had to be adapted to cope with cannon. The conventional castle gave way to new styles of fortification. But, as the authors demonstrate, they were still essential factors in military calculations and campaigns—they were of direct strategic and tactical importance wherever there was an attempt to take or hold territory. “A fascinating treatise on the way such buildings were modified to provide protection from growing threats.” —Books Monthly
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.
Medieval Castles
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Author : Marilyn Stokstad
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2005-05-30
Medieval Castles written by Marilyn Stokstad and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-30 with History categories.
The castle was far more than a walled and turreted fortress; it was an instrument of social control and the symbol of power, authority, and wealth. Acknowledged expert Marilyn Stokstad combines interpretive essays and original documents in English translation in order to examine the role of the castle in society as well as its use in war. Commencing with an overview of the military and social systems operating in the Middle Ages, Stokstad places castles and other fortified places into an appropriate context. Readers are then guided through the development of early motte and bailey castles and the development of masonry towers and walls in the 11th and 12th centuries. Medieval Castles considers the military aspect of castles, including seige warfare and the architectural response to attack and defence, in the 12th and 13th centuries. It explores castles and citadels as local and regional government and economic centers in the 14th and 15th centuries. It also looks at the symbolic role of architecture and at castles as elite residences and settings for public display. A concluding interpretive essay looks at the impact of gunpowder on castles as well as our continuing fascination with the castle as a romantic fantasy of an idealized world.
Lift Look And Learn Castle
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Kids
Release Date : 2014-10-07
Lift Look And Learn Castle written by and has been published by Carlton Kids this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Welcome to Castle de Chevalier, home of Duke Roland in the year 1280. The medieval castle is a powerful stronghold that controls and protects the countryside--but it's much more than a fortress filled with soldiers. The lord, his family, and knights all live there in style. This die-cut, castle-shaped book takes children inside, bringing them into the magnificent hall, comfortable chambers, beautiful chapel . . . and dark, scary dungeon In addition to press-out jousting characters to play with, there are more than 150 flaps that hide fun surprises. Packed with fascinating facts and humorous, child-friendly text, Lift, Look and Learn Castle is a truly novel treatment of a classic historical subject for kids.
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.