Exploring English Castles
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Author |
: Edd Morris |
Publisher |
: Skyhorse |
Total Pages |
: 893 |
Release |
: 2015-04-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781634500098 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1634500091 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Exploring English Castles by : Edd Morris
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.
Author |
: Christopher Gravett |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 143 |
Release |
: 2013-01-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472800602 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1472800605 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis English Castles 1200–1300 by : Christopher Gravett
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.
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 |
: Nicholas Harris |
Publisher |
: Hammond World Atlas Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 084371395X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780843713954 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Synopsis Let's Explore a Castle by : Nicholas Harris
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.
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 |
: Marc Morris |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 290 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780099558491 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0099558491 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Castle by : Marc Morris
'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.
Author |
: Justine Ciovacco |
Publisher |
: Silver Dolphin Books |
Total Pages |
: 16 |
Release |
: 2008-08-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1592237479 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781592237470 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Explore Within a Medieval Castle by : Justine Ciovacco
Young readers can explore a castle's features, architectural details, and hidden rooms through this comprehensive guide to the structure and the people that lived in it that includes a layered 3-D model.
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.