How To Read Castles

Author : Malcolm Hislop
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1912217686

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How To Read Castles by Malcolm Hislop Pdf

How to Read Castles is a travel-sized primer that takes a strictly visual approach to castle architecture, building up the reader's vocabulary of castle types, styles, and materials, and showing how these aspects can be recognized across architectural features from the floor-plan and moat, to the towers and crenulations. Focusing on the period from the 10th to the 16th century, and crusading across the globe from a Welsh motte-and-bailey to a Japanese hirajiro, this is both architectural reference and visitor guide--showing the reader how to read the stories embedded in every castle's stones. Castles once dominated the landscape as seats of power and symbols of wealth and status, providing a means of control over borders, passes, routes and rivers. Armed with this book you will be able to unpick their histories and see how they shaped the land around them. From rugged coastline defences to soaring mountain fortresses, this book takes the reader on an international journey of discovery, exploring some of the most inspiring and impressive architecture history has ever seen.

Author : Malcolm Hislop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1472521617

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How to Read Castles by Malcolm Hislop Pdf

Author : Julie Garwood
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101531488

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Castles by Julie Garwood Pdf

Passion and danger abound in this classic historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. The bold, raven-haired beauty instantly captivates London society, much to the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood. But when Alesandra is nearly abducted by her unscrupulous countrymen, Colin knows he must protect her and offers a marriage that should be in name alone—until their first kiss ignites a wildfire in his soul. As the lovely princess dashes headlong into unforseen dangers, Colin will risk his own life to save her and claim Alessandra as his own—forever...

Author : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 893 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Lesley Sims,Ian McNee,Andrea Slane,Jane Chisholm
Publisher : Usborne Pub Limited
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0794501443

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The Usborne Book of Castles by Lesley Sims,Ian McNee,Andrea Slane,Jane Chisholm Pdf

Discusses how and why castles were built, how they were defended, and who lived in them, and includes historical facts on actual castles.

Author : Katie Daynes
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0794510221

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See Inside Castles by Katie Daynes Pdf

This board book, filled with scenes and revealing flaps, shows you what really went on in castles.

Author : Nathaniel Harris
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1435827988

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Castles Through Time by Nathaniel Harris Pdf

In this exciting book about castles, kids can use the thumb indexes to zoom through time--minutes, days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next.

Author : David Macaulay
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0395329205

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Castle by David Macaulay Pdf

"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.

Author : Judy Corbett
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781448176335

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Castles In The Air by Judy Corbett Pdf

Castles in the Air is a beautifully written, autobiographical story of rescuing an ancient mansion. Gwydir Castle was inhabited by ravers and rats until Judy Corbett and her husband Peter Welford found and acquired this 500-year-old house mouldering in the foothills of Snowdonia. Despite the toads, strange smells and squatters, they decided to mortgage themselves to the hilt to bring the castle back to life. This is an evocatively written and genuinely moving book and is infused with an extraordinary sense of place. The couple's adventures in a gothic wonderland lead them through plots both supernatural and historical. In a museum storeroom in a Bronx warehouse they find a missing room, in the castle's Solar Tower the ghost of a young woman appears and from the far edges of the woods a silent man called Sven emerges to befriend the couple and their beloved castle. For everyone who has ever wanted to live in a glorious house or escape from the mundanity of life - Castles in the Air is pure magic.

Author : Boni Ashburn
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613124437

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Over at the Castle by Boni Ashburn Pdf

In this clever reworking of the classic folk song “Over in the Meadow,” readers meet villagers who spent their day spinning, cleaning, cooking, dancing, and more. The text counts up from one baby dragon to ten court jesters, and kids will enjoy counting along with each of the characters as they go about their daily work. At the end of the day, all the villagers look out their windows for a special surprise from their dragon neighbors. Readers will pore over illustrations filled with the same unexpected, warm humor of Boni Ashburn and Kelly Murphy’s first book, Hush, Little Dragon.

Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744020755

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Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle by Richard Platt Pdf

History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle going--the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well... the keep... the moat? No? Keep looking, he's there somewhere! Back in print after 20 years, you can now cheer on jousters, be entertained by a troubadour, and witness the gory details of a traitor's demise. This unique illustrated book for kids is not just the story of a castle; it brings medieval history to life.

Author : Barbara Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Hotels
ISBN : 1894073142

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Castles of the North by Barbara Chisholm Pdf

Castles of the North celebrates the magnificent history of Canada's grand hotels, buildings that are among the country's most recognized and storied landmarks. In Quebec City, the Chateau Frontenac defines the skyline; in the Rockies, the Banff Springs entices visitors to dramatic scenery. Though overshadowed by towering bank buildings, the Royal York in Toronto still holds its own. Some of Canada's earliest tourist draws, the historic grand hotels were also at the social heart of emerging cities from coast to coast.

Author : Dodie Smith
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466842120

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith Pdf

One of the 20th Century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts! I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has "captured the castle"-- and the heart of the reader-- in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments. “This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met.” -- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series

Author : Brian K. Davison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0862729602

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Exploring a Castle by Brian K. Davison Pdf

Author : Maggie Freeman
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780007496280

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Collins Big Cat – Castles: Band 07/Turquoise by Maggie Freeman Pdf

The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today. • Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. • Text type - A report and explanation text. • There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23 providing an opportunity to recap the information. • Curriculum links - Art and Design: Can buildings speak?; History: Famous events (Norman Invasion).