Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales
How to Interpret the History and Meaning of Masonry and Earthworks
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2008
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-3457-2 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-3457-2 (ISBN)
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Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. This book looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. It includes 89 photographs that illustrate different architectural concepts and castle features.
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 89 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. This book features three artist's renditions of castles and their surroundings, a glossary of terminology, and a listing of castles and locations.
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 89 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. This book features three artist's renditions of castles and their surroundings, a glossary of terminology, and a listing of castles and locations.
Lise Hull has spent two decades exploring and studying British castles and has visited more than 450 castles. She lives in Bandon, Oregon.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.2.2009 |
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Zusatzinfo | ca. 90 photos, glossary, bibliography, index |
Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Großbritannien |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
Technik ► Architektur | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7864-3457-0 / 0786434570 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-3457-2 / 9780786434572 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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