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Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Paperback)
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Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Paperback)
Series: Shire Library
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List price R268
Loot Price R223
Discovery Miles 2 230
You Save R45 (17%)
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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.
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