The Medieval Fortresses

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Castles In Medieval Society

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Author : Charles Coulson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003

Castles In Medieval Society written by Charles Coulson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architecture categories.

In this challenging new book Charles Coulson overturns many of the traditional assumptions about the nature and purpose of castle-building in the middle ages. He demolishes the traditional belief that castles were overwhelmingly military in their function, showing how this was simply one aspect of a more complicated whole. He sets out to recreate the medieval understanding of castles as symbolically fortified places of all kinds, from ancient walled post-Roman towns and prestigious religious enclaves to transitory campaign forts. Going back to the original sources, Dr Coulson proposes a new and more subtle understanding of the function and symbolism of castles as well as vivid insights into the lives of the people who inhabited them. Fortresses were only occasionally caught up in war, but constantly were central to the ordinary life of all classes: of the nobility and gentry, of widows and heiresses, of prelates and clergy, of peasantry and townspeople alike. Castles in Medieval Society presents and explores this broad social panorama.

The Medieval Castle In England And Wales

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Author : Norman J. G. Pounds
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1994

The Medieval Castle In England And Wales written by Norman J. G. Pounds and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.

This original and pioneering book examines the role of the castle in the Norman conquest of England and in the subsequent administration of the country. The castle is seen primarily as an instrument of peaceful administration which rarely had a garrison and was more often where the sheriff kept his files and employed his secretariat. In most cases the military significance of the castle was minimal, and only a very few ever saw military action. For the first time, the medieval castle in England is seen in a new light which will attract the general reader of history and archaeology as much as the specialist in economic and social history.

The Medieval Fortress

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Author : J. E. Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

The Medieval Fortress written by J. E. Kaufmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Castles categories.

Castles, forts and walled cities of the Middle Ages.

The Medieval Castle

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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Release Date : 1998

The Medieval Castle written by Don Nardo and has been published by Greenhaven Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Describes how medieval castles were built and examines the daily lives of those inhabiting them.

The Medieval Castle

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Author : Philip Warner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971

The Medieval Castle written by Philip Warner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Architecture categories.

This book explains why and how castles were built in the middle ages and why they were such a dominant influence on medieval life, especially in times of war. Detailedpicture of daily life in a medieval castle. Bio-chemical warfare, including use of quicklime.

A Guide To The Medieval Castles Of England

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Author : Malcolm Hislop
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2024-03-31

A Guide To The Medieval Castles Of England written by Malcolm Hislop and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-31 with Travel categories.

This is a well illustrated expert guide to the castles of England, providing concise accounts of what remains to be seen at each site. Spread across the medieval kingdom of England in a network of often formidable strongholds, castles, like cathedrals, are defining landmarks of their age, dominating their settings, in many cases even to this day. By representing an essential aspect of our history and heritage, the interpretation of which is constantly being revised, they demonstrate the value of Malcolm Hislop's compact, authoritative and well illustrated new guide to English castles. The gazetteer includes an astonishing variety of types, sizes and designs. Individual entries bring out the salient points of interest including historical context, building history and architectural character. The defensive and domestic purposes of these remarkable buildings are explained, as is the way in which their layout and role developed over the course of hundreds of years, from the predominantly earth and timber fortresses of the Normans to the complex stone castles of the later Middle Ages, many of which can be visited today. Hislop's experience as an archaeologist specializing in medieval buildings, castles in particular, as well as his eye for structural detail, ensure that his guide is a necessary handbook for readers who are keen on medieval history and warfare, and for visitors who are looking for an accessible introduction to these monumental relics of England's military past.

Castles

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date : 2011-08-30

Castles written by and has been published by St. Martin's Griffin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-30 with Architecture categories.

While the word "castle" conjures up an image of the classic medieval stone edifice, resplendent with towers and turrets, battlements and barbicans, and the odd oubliette, the impulse to build defensive works is as old as civilization itself; and the evolution of such architecture not only encompasses global cultures but is also a physical expression of the changing face of military tactics and technology. Castles takes a uniquely architectural approach to deconstructing all forms of fortification, showing how the work of architect, stonemason, and engineer evolved to repel the increasingly destructive power of an attack, from siege engine to artillery. While the medieval castle is analyzed in detail, the book addresses a broad chronology of defenses--from the earliest fortresses and walled cities of the ancient world through to the point in the 19th century when modern weapons forced armies underground. Castles uses stylish two-tone engravings to dissect a wealth of examples from both western and eastern cultures; "anatomies" that annotate the classic structures for both their architectural and military significance; and "Then and Now" features that offer unique comparisons between castles in their pomp as depicted in illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, maps, and paintings, and matching color photographs of those same castles as they appear today. This architectural review of soaring towers and redoubtable walls provides both a fascinating narrative and an essential visual reference for the general and military historian.

Castle To Fortress

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Author : J. E. Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-07-30

Castle To Fortress written by J. E. Kaufmann and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-30 with Architecture categories.

The authors of Castrum to Castle trace the "evolution of defensive architecture at the turn of the late Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance." — Old Barbed Wire Blog Across western Europe, the long tradition of castle-building took on its most sophisticated form in the later Medieval period and then, in response to the development of gunpowder weapons, it underwent a fundamental change—from castle to fortress. This, the second volume of a highly illustrated new study of medieval fortification, gives a fascinating insight into the last great age of castles and the centuries of violence and conflict they were part of. It traces the advances made between the twelfth and the fifteenth centuries, looking in particular at the form these fortifications took in contexts as different as Italy, Wales, France and the Iberian Peninsula. Many would regard this period in the history of castles as the classic age. It was followed by a phase of relative decline as the conditions of warfare changed and castles had to be adapted to cope with cannon. The conventional castle gave way to new styles of fortification. But, as the authors demonstrate, they were still essential factors in military calculations and campaigns—they were of direct strategic and tactical importance wherever there was an attempt to take or hold territory. "A fascinating treatise on the way such buildings were modified to provide protection from growing threats." —Books Monthly

Twilight Of Medieval Castles

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Author : Stephan Gondoin
language : en
Publisher: Histoire & Collections
Release Date : 2009

Twilight Of Medieval Castles written by Stephan Gondoin and has been published by Histoire & Collections this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Castles categories.

Volume II, entitled the Twilight of the Medieval Castles, gives details of the last period in which the architectural elements characteristic of the medieval period were used. It shows how the castles failed to make the necessary adaptation to the new fighting techniques along with the tastes of the period which also evolved at the end of the period. The incapacity to react to all these constraints was the main reason for the disappearance of the medieval castle. Finally the author evokes the often contrasting fate of some of these buildings which ended up as barracks, prisons or being destroyed.

The Medieval Castle

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Author : Stephen Currie
language : en
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
Release Date : 2014

The Medieval Castle written by Stephen Currie and has been published by Referencepoint Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Architecture, Medieval categories.

The world's greatest structures were all built through some combination of human ingenuity, perseverance, vision, will power and, in many cases, physical might. History's Great Structures examines the practical, technological, and political challenges encountered by the designers and builders; how these structures were used by the people of the time; and what has become of them today. A visual chronology, sidebars highlighting topics of interest, selected vocabulary words and facts, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Other titles in the series include: The Eiffel Tower, The Great Wall of China, The Parthenon of Ancient Greece, The Roman Colosseum, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, The World Trade Center Book jacket.