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Medieval Castles (Paperback)
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Medieval Castles (Paperback)
Series: Shire Archaeology, No. 83
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List price R248
Loot Price R120
Discovery Miles 1 200
You Save R128 (52%)
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Castles were among the most dramatic features of the medieval
landscapes of Europe and are still often dominant elements of our
surroundings. They have been an enduring subject of fascination for
professional and amateur alike for well over a century. This book
offers an accessible and portable guide to the archaeology and
architecture of castles in England and Wales, an area whose castles
had some common developments in the medieval period and which now
provides numerous and rich sites for both study and visit. A
particular quality of the book is that it approaches the subject
from a variety of perspectives. Architectural aspects of masonry
castles are examined, as are the remains of earth and timber sites.
Throughout, attention is given to the social and domestic, as well
as to the military significance of castles and the aspirations of
their builders. The authors explore many recent and exciting
developments in the field of castles studies. The contribution of
landscape history to the study of castles in their wider contexts
is highlighted, as are innovative ways of analysing the fabric of
masonry castles and the social messages which they contain.
Finally, emphasis is given to the new light cats by archaeological
excavation on the enigmatic timber castles that were such common
features of the medieval world.
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