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Medieval Castles of England and Wales

By: Shire Publications

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Shire Library

Last Stocked on 6/15/2021

Product Info

Title
Medieval Castles of England and Wales
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Publish Year
2017
Pages
80
Dimensions
5.75x8.33x.2"
NKG Part #
2147665537
MFG. Part #
OSPSLI838
Type
Softcover

Description

Designed both to protect the inhabitants of the towns they towered over and cow them into submission, castles dominated the landscape of Medieval England and Wales. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy of domination in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses.

This book examines why medieval English kings and Welsh princes constructed castles, their importance in warfare and 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 castles and their inhabitants.