Great Castles Of Britain And Ireland

Author : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781623655433

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The Castles of Britain and Ireland by 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 : Lise Hull
Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 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 : 41,5 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 : Lise Hull
Publisher : New Holland Publishers Uk Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 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 : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 893 pages
File Size : 44,9 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 : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 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 : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-07
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0857237926

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles, Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland by Charles Phillips Pdf

A beautifully illustrated history of 120 royal palaces, significant stately homes and gardens, with 500 pictures.

Author : Lise Hull
Publisher : IMM Lifestyle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1847739202

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Castles of Britain and Ireland by Lise Hull Pdf

Britain has a unique castle heritage, and Castles of Britain and Ireland is an exploration of 50 fascinating and awe-inspiring castles. With stunning photography by Stephen Whitehorne, the book's engaging commentary guides the reader around the interior and exterior of each castle: architecture, furnishings, artefacts and gardens. The text is peppered with interesting 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. Essential travel information on prices and transport links is provided for each castle, making this a practical 'glove-box' title as well as an object of beauty. The 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 and unique and very different charms of each castle covered.

Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 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 : T.E. McNeill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134708864

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Castles in Ireland by T.E. McNeill Pdf

The castles of Ireland are an essential part of the story of medieval Europe, but were, until recently, a subject neglected by scholars. A lord's power and prestige was displayed in the majesty and uniqueness of his castle. The remains of several thousand castles enable us to reconstruct life in Ireland during these crucial centuries. Castles in Ireland tells the story of the nature and development of lordship and power in medieval Ireland. Ireland formed the setting to the interplay of the differing roles of competing lordships: English and Irish; feudal European and Gaelic; royal and baronial. Tom McNeill argues that the design of the castles contests the traditional view of Ireland as a land torn by war and divided culturally between the English and Irish.

Author : Bernard Lowry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture, Medieval
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 : William Howitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Abbeys
ISBN : WISC:89096954425

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Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great Britain by William Howitt Pdf

Author : RODN CASTLEDEN,Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : Tadhg O'Keeffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1846828635

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Ireland Encastellated AD 950-1550 by Tadhg O'Keeffe Pdf

Despite an ever-expanding literature on Irish castles, the relationships between the castle building tradition in Ireland and those of contemporary Europe have attracted very little attention among Irish scholars. This book seeks to remedy this by approaching the corpus of Irish castles as a non-Irish scholar might do. Is there a case for dating the first castles in Ireland to the tenth century in line with the revised chronology of castle-building on the Continent? Are castles in Ireland typical of their periods by contemporary standards in England and France in particular? Are any castles in Ireland genuinely innovative or radical by those contemporary standards? What inferences about Ireland's place in medieval Europe can be drawn from the evidence of its castles and their forms?