| Norman Stone Castles: The British Isles 1066-1216 Contributor(s): Gravett, Christopher (Author), Hook, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 184176602X ISBN-13: 9781841766027 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William 1's conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings left the English crown in William's hands, Norman sovereignty remained far from established on the island. In order to consolidate his position, the new king built a series of fortifications across the country - this book covers all these developments from the early days of William I through to the fortifications of Henry II, Richard I and John. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - General - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Military - Medieval |
| Dewey: 725.18 |
| LCCN: 2005440305 |
| Series: Norman Stone Castles |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.26" W x 9.78" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Adam: - Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. |