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Exploring English Castles

Author : Edd Morris

Publisher : Skyhorse

Page : 893 pages

File Size : 19,67 MB

Release : 2015-04-07

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1634500091

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A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years’ War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne. Unearth a delicate love story between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, which unfolds against the genteel backdrop of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Filled with evocative photographs, awe-inspiring historical tales, and gentle humor, Exploring English Castles will delight any armchair historian, travel aficionado, or fan of historical fiction.



English Castles 1200–1300

Author : Christopher Gravett

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 44,48 MB

Release : 2013-01-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472800605

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The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments in castle architecture. These fortifications were to be well tested throughout the course of the 13th century as England was riven by the conflict, characterized by prolonged sieges, between the monarchy and powerful magnates. As well as providing the focus for warfare, castles increasingly became the centres of their communities, providing a more permanent base for the lord, his family and retainers, as well as acting as centres for justice and administration.



Castles

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry

Publisher : David & Charles Publishers

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 26,49 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Castles

ISBN : 9780715326923

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Presents original maps, plans and archive illustrations alongside hundreds of photographs, showing ruins and surviving castles in their glory. This work includes descriptions of hundreds of special buildings, from remote ruins in isolated settings to imposing piles in towns and cities.



The Castles of Britain and Ireland

Author : Rodney Castleden

Publisher : Quercus

Page : 668 pages

File Size : 18,39 MB

Release : 2014-08-19

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 1623655439

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To many, medieval castles are the essence of Britain and Ireland's fascinating past. Immersed in history and centuries old, each one tells a story of Kings, Queens and feuding lords; war and bloody conflict; treason, revenge and murder. In Castles of Britain and Ireland, Rodney Castleden weaves a fascinating and detailed narrative of 115 of the grandest and most historically significant castles in the British Isles, including Balmoral in Scotland, Bunratty in Ireland, Caernarfon in Wales and St Michael's Mount in England. As well as the details of the construction, function, and often the destruction of these magnificent buildings, each chapter also tells the human stories behind these ancient walls, with fascinating details of everyday life within.



Castles of England, Scotland and Wales

Author : Paul Johnson

Publisher : Orion Publishing Company

Page : 215 pages

File Size : 43,71 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 9780753802625

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England, Scotland, and Wales together possess one of the largest and most impressive collections of castles anywhere in the world. Their names--Kenilworth, Edinburgh, Bodiam, Stirling, Tintagel--conjure images of romance, battles and intrigue. Trace each stage of the castles' development from Norman times through Plantagenet and Edwardian expansion, including their role in strengthening the coastline during the Tudor age, the appalling devastation suffered in the Civil War, and the gradual decay of the castle--and its renaissance.



Castles of Britain and Ireland

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry

Publisher :

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 37,1 MB

Release : 2001-08-01

Category : Castles

ISBN : 9780715312551

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This text aims to bring to life every aspect of castles and castle life: why and how they were built; the weapons that were used; their social life in ordinary and extraordinary times; their provisioning; their maintenance; and their changing role in a continually evolving political climate.



The English Castle, 1066-1650

Author : John Goodall

Publisher : Paul Mellon Ctr for Studies

Page : 548 pages

File Size : 49,39 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 9780300110586

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From coast to coast, the English landscape is still richly studded with castles both great and small. As homes or ruins, these historic buildings are today largely objects of curiosity. For centuries, however, they were at the heart of the kingdom's social and political life. The English Castle is a riveting architectural study that sets this legion of buildings in historical context, tracing their development from the Norman Conquest in 1066 through the civil wars of the 1640s. In this magnificent, compellingly written volume, which includes over 350 illustrations, John Goodall brings to life the history of the English castle over six centuries. In it he explores the varied architecture of these buildings and describes their changing role in warfare, politics, domestic living, and governance.



Castle

Author : David Macaulay

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 28,89 MB

Release : 1977

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780395329207

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"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.



Let's Explore a Castle

Author : Nicholas Harris

Publisher : Hammond World Atlas Corporation

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 12,47 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780843713954

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Book Description

Youngsters can discover the inner-workings of a castle in this fun novelty book. Readers are encouraged to peek behind doors, windows and walls, and open foldouts of four detailed scenes that reveal castle life. Illustrations.



Castle

Author : Marc Morris

Publisher : Random House

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 12,5 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Castles

ISBN : 0099558491

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'Castle' is a wide-ranging and original history of some of the most magnificent buildings in Britain. It explores many of the country's most famous and best-loved castles, as well as some little-known national treasures.