Castle
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Book Overview
Beginning with their introduction in the eleventh century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the seventeenth, Marc Morris explores many of the country's most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples. At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0099558491
ISBN13:9780099558491
Release Date:May 2012
Publisher:Cornerstone
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
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A Gripping Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
An interesting and very readable book. Marc Morris explains the evolution of the castle and how it has worked (or not) at different times in history. He really has brought the subject to life. He tells us about the people who built castles and examines what they wanted from their own particular version of it. This book was as gripping as any thriller!
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