Castles Of Britain And Ireland
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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 |
: Plantagenet Somerset Fry |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 312 |
Release |
: 2001-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0715312553 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780715312551 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castles of Britain and Ireland by : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
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.
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 |
: 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 |
: Charles Phillips |
Publisher |
: Lorenz Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2016-02-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0857237926 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780857237927 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles, Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland by : Charles Phillips
A beautifully illustrated history of 120 royal palaces, significant stately homes and gardens, with 500 pictures.
Author |
: Bernard Lowry |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 81 |
Release |
: 2017-05-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781784422158 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1784422150 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Medieval Castles of England and Wales by : Bernard Lowry
Designed to dominate the surrounding area, to house powerful garrisons, offer sumptuous quarters for local nobility, and to discourage and repel enemy attacks, castles dominated England and Wales for more than half a millennium. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses. This book examines why castles were so essential to medieval warfare, their importance in domestic politics, and the day-to-day lives of those who lived and worked within them. It also shows how the development of new technologies affected their construction and design, and why they eventually fell into disrepair in the late Middle Ages. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, this is the perfect guide for any castle enthusiast seeking to discover more about medieval fortifications and their inhabitants.
Author |
: Charles Phillips |
Publisher |
: Lorenz Books |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 2020-05-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0754834964 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780754834960 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes by : Charles Phillips
This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.
Author |
: Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 80 |
Release |
: 2015-03-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1847176674 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781847176677 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castles of Ireland by : Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald
Castles are the most familiar medieval landmark across the Irish countryside. Their often romantic appearance belies their turbulent history and their lore abounds in stories of sieges, betrayals and daring escapes. From the earliest stone castles such as Dublin Castle to the fortified manor houses such as Red Hugh O'Donnell's Donegal Castle, each has a fascinating and individual story to tell. Castles of Ireland brings the reader on a tour of more than sixty castles, from the biggest and most well-known to dramatic and atmospheric ruins which had a role to play in shaping Ireland's history.
Author |
: MARTIN J. DOUGHERTY |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 2018-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1782746234 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781782746232 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis Celtic Castles by : MARTIN J. DOUGHERTY
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