The Great Castles Of Britain Ireland

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 : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780715312551
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles of Britain and Ireland written by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and published by . This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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 : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 1634500091
Total Pages : 893 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring English Castles written by Edd Morris and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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 : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780857237927
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles, Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated history of 120 royal palaces, significant stately homes and gardens, with 500 pictures.

Author : Lise Hull
Publisher : IMM Lifestyle Books
ISBN 13 : 9781847739209
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles of Britain and Ireland written by Lise Hull and published by IMM Lifestyle Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : P. David Sweetman
Publisher : Irish Books & Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Castles of Ireland written by P. David Sweetman and published by Irish Books & Media. This book was released on 1999 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the development of the Irish medieval castle from 1169 onwards, drawing on the research and records of the Archaeological Survey.

Author : Bernard Lowry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784422150
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Castles of England and Wales written by Bernard Lowry and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780754834960
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes written by Charles Phillips and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.