Castles Of England Scotland And Wales
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Author |
: Paul Johnson |
Publisher |
: Orion Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 215 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0753802627 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780753802625 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castles of England, Scotland and Wales by : Paul Johnson
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.
Author |
: Plantagenet Somerset Fry |
Publisher |
: David & Charles Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0715326929 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780715326923 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castles by : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
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.
Author |
: Rodney Castleden |
Publisher |
: Quercus |
Total Pages |
: 668 |
Release |
: 2014-08-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781623655433 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1623655439 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Castles of Britain and Ireland by : Rodney Castleden
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.
Author |
: John R. Kenyon |
Publisher |
: University of Wales Press |
Total Pages |
: 236 |
Release |
: 2010-10-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781783162956 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1783162953 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Medieval Castles of Wales by : John R. Kenyon
The purpose of the book is to give visitors to the medieval castles of Wales a concise but informative description of the main publicly accessible sites in a convenient format. An introductory chapter outlines the development of castle architecture in Britain, drawing on Welsh examples, with a number of ‘box features’ that elaborate more fully on particular aspects, such as gatehouses, or key personalities such as Llywelyn Fawr. Five chapters form a regionally based gazetteer of the castles described. Each entry is prefaced with a key to arrangements at each castle, such as whether there is an entry charge. The know history of any given site is then summarized, and this is then followed by the core of each entry, namely the description of the visible remains, to enable visitors to navigate their way around. Some of the descriptions of the larger sites are accompanied by plans. A final chapter provides a brief overview of castle-like buildings dating from the seventeenth century onwards, and this is followed by a guide to further reading.
Author |
: Lise Hull |
Publisher |
: New Holland Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1847731309 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781847731302 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Castles of Britain and Ireland by : Lise Hull
An illustrated guide to around 50 of Britain and Ireland's greatest castles, examining lineage, architecture, artifacts and gardens.
Author |
: Norman J. G. Pounds |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 380 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521458285 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521458283 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Medieval Castle in England and Wales by : Norman J. G. Pounds
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.
Author |
: Audrey M. Thorstad |
Publisher |
: Boydell Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2019 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1783273844 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781783273843 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Culture of Castles in Tudor England and Wales by : Audrey M. Thorstad
First multi-disciplinary study of the cultural and social milieu of the post-medieval castle. The castle was an imposing architectural landmark in late medieval and early modern England and Wales. Castles were much more than lordly residences: they were accommodation to guests and servants, spaces of interaction between the powerful and the powerless, and part of larger networks of tenants, parks, and other properties. These structures were political, symbolic, residential, and military, and shaped the ways in which people consumed the landscape and interacted with the local communities around them. This volume offers the first interdisciplinary study of the socio-cultural understanding of the castle in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, a period duringwhich the castle has largely been seen as in decline. Bringing together a wide range of source material - from architectural remains and archaeological finds to household records and political papers - it investigates the personnel of the castle; the use of space for politics and hospitality; the landscape; ideas of privacy; and the creation of a visual legacy. By focusing on such an iconic structure, the book allows us to see some of the ways in which men and women were negotiating the space around them on a daily basis; and just as importantly, it reveals the impact that the local communities had on the spaces of the castle. AUDREY M. THORSTAD teaches in the Department of History, University of North Texas.
Author |
: Ella S. Armitage |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 526 |
Release |
: 1912 |
ISBN-10 |
: WISC:89056270655 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Early Norman Castles of the British Isles by : Ella S. Armitage
Author |
: Various |
Publisher |
: David and Charles |
Total Pages |
: 251 |
Release |
: 2006-09-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781446352175 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144635217X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Best Castles - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales by : Various
This is the ultimate book for days out with the family, visiting Britain and Ireland's greatest architectural and historical treasures. Many of the castles featured offer a wealth of things to see and do, from their beautiful settings and manicured gardens, to museum collections and re-enactment events. Not only does the book give you essential information for visiting the castles, but it also provides background information on the roles castles played and other interesting facts to make your visit more enjoyable. This book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the castles.
Author |
: Chris Tabraham |
Publisher |
: Collins |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2017-09-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0008251118 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780008251116 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Collins Little Books - Scottish Castles by : Chris Tabraham
Historical background and architectural details are given for each of the nearly 140 Scottish castles. Includes the major sites of Edinburgh and Stirling, and covers from as far north as Shetland to as far south as Dumfries and Galloway, west as far as the Outer Hebrides, and east to Aberdeenshire. Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles, with a history description of classification of building type with examples. Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website, and phone number.