Castles Of England Scotland And Wales

Author : Paul Johnson
Publisher : Orion Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780753802625
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles of England, Scotland and Wales written by Paul Johnson and published by Orion Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715326923
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles written by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Paul Johnson
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780297795742
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles of England, Scotland and Wales written by Paul Johnson and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Norman J. G. Pounds
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521458283
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Medieval Castle in England and Wales written by Norman J. G. Pounds and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original and pioneering book examines the role of the castle in the Norman conquest of England and in the subsequent administration of the country. The castle is seen primarily as an instrument of peaceful administration which rarely had a garrison and was more often where the sheriff kept his files and employed his secretariat. In most cases the military significance of the castle was minimal, and only a very few ever saw military action. For the first time, the medieval castle in England is seen in a new light which will attract the general reader of history and archaeology as much as the specialist in economic and social history.

Author : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Quercus
ISBN 13 : 1623655439
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Castles of Britain and Ireland written by Rodney Castleden and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Various
Publisher : David and Charles
ISBN 13 : 144635217X
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Castles - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales written by Various and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2006-09-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Nathaniel Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780753707531
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles of England, Scotland and Wales written by Nathaniel Harris and published by . This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John R. Kenyon
Publisher : University of Wales Press
ISBN 13 : 0708323634
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Medieval Castles of Wales written by John R. Kenyon and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the visitor to the castles of Wales with a history and description of the main castles open to the public. There is an easy-to-understand outline of how castles developed, as well as features that give more detail of the different parts of a castle, such as keeps and gatehouses.

Author : Lise Hull
Publisher : New Holland Publishers Uk Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Castles of Britain & Ireland written by Lise Hull and published by New Holland Publishers Uk Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : John Timbs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abbeys, Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales: North written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: