Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales

Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781476665979
ISBN-13 : 1476665974
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Book Synopsis Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales by : Lise Hull

Download or read book Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales written by Lise Hull and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index.


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