| English Castles Explained Contributor(s): Yorke, Trevor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853068195 ISBN-13: 9781853068195 Publisher: Countryside Books (GB) OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 Annotation: The English castle evokes thoughts of an age of chivalry, when gallant knights fought and romanced amidst towers, battlements and moats. This image is further enhanced by the dramatic ruins we visit today, with their mysterious passages, spiral staircases and dingy dungeons. Yet, what was the medieval castle really like and what were these features we see today originally designed for? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Architecture | Buildings - Residential - Architecture | History - General |
| Dewey: 728.810 |
| LCCN: 2008378780 |
| Series: England's Living History |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.8" W x 8.1" (0.61 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The English castle evokes thoughts of an age of chivalry, when gallant knights fought and romanced amidst towers, battlements and moats. This image is further enhanced by the dramatic ruins we visit today, with their mysterious passages, spiral staircases and dingy dungeons. Yet, what was the medieval castle really like and what were these features we see today originally designed for? Using his own detailed drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains, in an easy-to-understand manner, how the role of the castle changed from fortress to palatial home and illustrates how the ruined buildings were used in the past. His book is divided into three sections: the first charts the castle's origins and traces its developments; the second looks at the individual parts of a castle from military features such as the portcullis and drawbridge to the domestic quarters, great halls and tournament sites; the third contains a time chart for dating castles, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a list of castles to visit. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yorke, Trevor: - Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained |