Best Castles England Ireland Scotland Wales

Author : Various
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781446352175

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Best Castles - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales by Various Pdf

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 : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0715326929

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Castles by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

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 Uk Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCSD:31822034789545

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The Great Castles of Britain & Ireland by Lise Hull Pdf

Britain has a unique castle heritage, and "The Great Castles of Britain and Ireland" is a celebration of 50 beautiful, unique and fascinating castles. With stunning photography by Stephen Whitehorne, the bookms engaging commentary guides the reader around the interior and exterior of each castle: architecture, furnishings, artefacts and gardens. The text is peppered with fascinating snippets of historical information, including details of past residents and military action. Included are staples such as Caerphilly, Warwick and Dover, and also Pembroke, Bamburgh and Rochester among many others. This book is a true celebration and a real treat for anyone who is fascinated by castles. The engaging text is complemented by beautiful pictures which entice the reader and bring alive the unique and very different charms of each castle covered.Lise Hull is a freelance writer, castelologist and historian. After many years in the US Navy, she gained masterms degrees in Heritage Studies (from University of Wales, Aberystwyth) and Historic Preservation (from Indiana University). She runs Castles Unlimited, which focuses on the study and promotion of British castles. Lise Hull is the author of "Countries of the World: Scotland" (Times Media) and a forthcoming book on the castles of Glamorgan.Stephen Whitehorne is one of Scotlandms foremost landscape, architectual and travel photographers. He is the photographer and author to several walking guides to Scotland, including" Exploring the Highlands of Scotland" and" Walking the Scottish Highland Round" (both Cassell), as well as photographer on many other guides His work has been widely exhibited in the UK. Stephen also teaches photography, and is basednear Edinburgh.

Author : Paul Johnson
Publisher : Orion Publishing Company
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0753802627

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Castles of England, Scotland and Wales by Paul Johnson Pdf

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 : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0760779376

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Castles of the Celtic Lands by Rodney Castleden Pdf

This beautifully photographed book celebrates 60 of the grandest and most historically significant castles.

Author : RODN CASTLEDEN,Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780875514

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The Castles of Britain and Ireland by RODN CASTLEDEN,Rodney Castleden Pdf

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 : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1435138961

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Castles of Britain and Ireland by Rodney Castleden Pdf

Author : Anna Hestler,Jo-Ann Spilling,Kaitlin Scirri
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502655844

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Wales by Anna Hestler,Jo-Ann Spilling,Kaitlin Scirri Pdf

Though a part of Great Britain, Wales has its own unique culture including its own language, customs, and folklore. Wales also offers stunning natural beauty, featuring valleys, mountains, rivers, lakes, and hundreds of miles of coastline. This guide utilizes vivid photographs, facts, and sidebars to showcase historic and contemporary Wales, offering an in-depth examination into the country's past, government, culture, and its relation to the United Kingdom. It highlights the country's modern operations, including its current political climate, religious affiliations, cuisine, and arts. Your readers will also learn about pressing issues related to its ecology, conservation, and school systems.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : WISC:89066751058

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Castles of Britain and Ireland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

In this new, expanded, and completely revised edition of his classic work, Plantagenet Somerset Fry has researched and included the very latest historical and archaeological findings on these intriguing structures.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : IND:30000056689932

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Castles of Britain and Ireland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

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

Author : HENRY G. BOHNS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1848
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555060711

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HENRY G. BOHN'S CATALOGUE OF BOOKS by HENRY G. BOHNS Pdf

Author : Henry George Bohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
ISBN : OXFORD:N10216954

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Catalogue of Books by Henry George Bohn Pdf

Author : HENRY J. BOHN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555060712

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HENRY G. BOHN'S CATALOGUE OF BOOKS by HENRY J. BOHN Pdf

Author : Henry George Bohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
ISBN : UOM:39015033611446

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Catalogue of Books ...: Natural history, books of prints, architecture, numismata, heraldry, physics, metaphysics, language, bibliography, Oriental and Northern literature, games and sports by Henry George Bohn Pdf

Author : Chris Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0646840487

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The Finest Castles in Britain by Chris Young Pdf

The 'Finest Castles Of Britain' showcases twenty of the most gorgeous and spectacular castles from across England, Scotland & Wales. From the stark rugged wildness of Bamburgh or Eilean Donan Castles, to the picture postcard beauty of Warwick or Caernarfon, we show you the very best of these great fortresses.Enjoy each castle shown in full page splendour, with a short description; you'll marvel at each of these ancient buildings.The 'Finest Castles Of Britain' has been compiled by Chris Young, Editor of both the englandexplore.com website and its sister 'The Anglophile' magazine.