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The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 (Paperback)
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The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 (Paperback)
Series: Fortress
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Loot Price R426
Discovery Miles 4 260
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In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to
subdue the rebel Welsh princes who continued to raid and pillage
English controlled areas of Wales, and even England itself. A key
part of his strategy of subjugating and colonizing the Welsh was to
erect a castle at every point where his army rested, to provide
permanent bases for English garrisons and a visual reminder of
English power.
This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and
principles of defense of the Edwardian Welsh castles, documenting
daily life within their walls and the historical events that took
place around them. Looking at key sites such as Cardigan,
Aberystwyth and Conwy it highlights the varied castle designs
ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defenses
inspired by Constantinople, illustrated with eight pages of full
colour illustrations and cutaway artwork. Chris Gravett provides a
clear explanation of why the castles were there, who lived in them
and how they were built - crucial reading for anyone interested in
some of the most romantic and militarily effective buildings ever
created.
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