An illustrated, concise account of the development and decline of castle architecture, this discusses the great variety in style, strength and location of castles. Examining castles both as fortresses in times of war and as residences, the author concentrates on eight castles which represent the apogee of medieval fortification and describes the famous sieges of Rochester, Kenilworth and Bedford. R.Allen Brown has written several standard texts on castles and a number of guidebooks on individual castles.

The Architecture Of Castles: A Visual Guide

Arts & Photography

R. Allen Brown

Architecture

Batsford Ltd.

<p>Brown explores Europe as it was during the 5th to 13th centuries, with a twofold purpose: to show the relevance of medieval history at a time when interest seems to be waning, and to show that the origins of modern Europe lie in the Middle Ages. He writes that "--all that matters most in the history of the West had happened by [about 1300]".. 252 pages inc. Suggestions for Further Reading and Index. 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Barnes &amp; Noble, New York, 1996.</p>

The Origins of Modern Europe: The Medieval Heritage of Western Civilization

History

Barnes&Noble Books

The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

Pitkin

Castle Rising Castle - Norfolk

English Heritage

Castles a History and Guide

New Orchard Editions

<p>Dust Jacket in Near Fine condition.</p>

Castles from the Air

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Bookmark / PRC

Die Normannen

DTV Verlag

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