Exploring English Castles

Author : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 893 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634500098

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Exploring English Castles by Edd Morris Pdf

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 : Bernard Lowry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781784422158

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Medieval Castles of England and Wales by Bernard Lowry Pdf

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 : Lise Hull
Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1847731309

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Great Castles of Britain and Ireland by Lise Hull Pdf

An illustrated guide to around 50 of Britain and Ireland's greatest castles, examining lineage, architecture, artifacts and gardens.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0715312553

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Castles of Britain and Ireland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

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 : W. Douglas Simpson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429511721

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Exploring Castles by W. Douglas Simpson Pdf

Originally published in 1957, Exploring Castles examines the 'classic' castle story. The book traces the origins of castles across England and Scotland, from the early Norman Castles, to Edwardian, all the way up to the ‘modern’ castles. The book case studies on individual castles, such as Newcastle upon Tyne’s castle, and the coverage of Scottish Tower Houses. The book looks at the influence of historic concepts surrounding the building of castles, such ‘bastard feudalism'. This book will be of interest to academics and students of history alike.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,9 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 : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472800602

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English Castles 1200–1300 by Christopher Gravett Pdf

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 : Paul Johnson
Publisher : Orion Publishing Company
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,7 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 : Nicholas Harris
Publisher : Hammond World Atlas Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 084371395X

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Let's Explore a Castle by Nicholas Harris Pdf

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 : John Goodall
Publisher : Paul Mellon Ctr for Studies
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0300110588

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The English Castle, 1066-1650 by John Goodall Pdf

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.

Author : Marc Morris
Publisher : Random House
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Castles
ISBN : 9780099558491

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Castle by Marc Morris Pdf

'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 : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0754834964

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Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes by Charles Phillips Pdf

This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.

Author : Adrian Pettifer
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0851157823

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English Castles by Adrian Pettifer Pdf

A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors A well-written contribution to the literature on the subject, and will interest both the historically minded tourist and, as a reference book, the scholar. WAR IN HISTORY A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors. English Castles contains over five hundred main entries in county order, each giving a brief history and description of the castle. A short introduction supplies the historical background to the explosion of castle-building in the middle ages, and there is a glossary covering all aspects of castles in some detail. There are also full Ordnance Survey map references.

Author : William Douglas Simpson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Castles
ISBN : OCLC:10044213

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Exploring Castles by William Douglas Simpson Pdf

Author : Justine Ciovacco
Publisher : Silver Dolphin Books
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1592237479

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Explore Within a Medieval Castle by Justine Ciovacco Pdf

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.