Download or read book English Castles written by Adrian Pettifer and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1995 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors A well-written contribution to the literature on the subject, and will interest both the historically minded tourist and, as a reference book, the scholar. WAR IN HISTORY A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors. English Castles contains over five hundred main entries in county order, each giving a brief history and description of the castle. A short introduction supplies the historical background to the explosion of castle-building in the middle ages, and there is a glossary covering all aspects of castles in some detail. There are also full Ordnance Survey map references.
Download or read book Bungay Castle written by Bonhote Elizabeth and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Suffolk Strange But True written by Robert Halliday and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suffolk Strange But True describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from this fascinating county. Featured within these pages are tales of 'the fasting woman of Shottisham', who was alleged not to have eaten for five months; the Suffolk man who invented the word 'communism'; local heroines; pioneering entrepreneurs; spectacular ruins and castles; lost towns and villages; extraordinary pets and animals; and unusual art treasures found in Suffolk churches. Local customs, folklore and legends are also examined, including 'the race of the bogmen', and the Southwold competition to discover an 'alternative umbrella'. Using a range of old and new illustrations, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.
Download or read book Abbeys Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales written by John Timbs and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Abbeys Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abbeys Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales Midland written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abbeys Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales Their Legendary Lore and Popular History Re ed Revised and Enlarged by Alexander Gunn written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Castles of England written by Sir James Dixon Mackenzie (7th bart. of Scatwell and 9th of Tarbat) and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook for Essex Suffolk Norfolk and Cambridgeshire written by Richard John King and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Castle Builders written by Malcolm James Baillie-Hislop and published by Pen and Sword Archaeology. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Castle Builders, Malcolm Hislop looks at the hugely popular subject of castles from the unusual perspective of design and construction. In this general introduction to the subject, we discover something of the personalities behind their creation - the architects and craftsmen - and, furthermore, the techniques they employed, and how style and technology was disseminated. Castle Builders takes both a thematic and a chronological approach to the design and construction of castles, providing the reader with clear lines of development. Themes include earth, timber and stone construction techniques, the evolution of the great tower, the development of military engineering, the progression of domestic accommodation, and the degree to which aesthetics contributed to castle design.
Download or read book A Guide to the Medieval Castles of England written by Malcolm Hislop and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2024-03-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk written by Alfred Inigo Suckling and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book East Anglian Or Notes and Queries on Subjects Connected with the Counties of Suffolk Cambridge Essex and Norfolk written by Samuel Tymms and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The East Anglian Or Notes and Queries on Subjects Connected with the Counties of Suffolk Cambridge Essex and Norfolk written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bungay Castle written by Elizabeth Bonhote and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bungay Castle" from Elizabeth Bonhote. English novelist, essayist and poet (1744-1818).
Download or read book Bungay Castle written by Mrs. Bonhote (Elizabeth) and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
