Download or read book Castrum to Castle written by J. E. Kaufmann and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated history of military fortifications in ancient and medieval times. For over a thousand years, from the time of the Roman Empire to the classic period of castle-building in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, fortified sites played a key role in European warfare. This highly illustrated history gives a fascinating insight into their design and development and into the centuries of violence and conflict they were part of. The study traces the evolution of fortifications starting with those of the Romans and their successors. Included are the defenses erected to resist Islamic invasions and Viking raids and the castles built during outbreaks of warfare. As the authors demonstrate, castles and other fortifications were 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. The factors that influenced their location, layout, and construction are analyzed in this fascinating book, as is the way in which they were adapted to meet the challenges of new tactics and weapons.
Download or read book Crusader Castles written by Hugh Kennedy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A general illustrated account of the history and architecture of Crusader castles.
Download or read book Castle to Fortress written by J. E. Kaufmann and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Geographical etymology a dictionary of place names giving their derivations written by Christina Blackie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Geographical etymology: a dictionary of place-names giving their derivations" by Christina Blackie. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Anonymus and Master Roger written by Martyn Rady and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains two very different narratives; both are for the first time presented in an updated Latin text with an annotated English translation.An anonymous notary of King Bela of Hungary wrote a Latin Gesta Hungarorum (ca. 1200/10), a literary composition about the mythical origins of the Hungarians and their conquest of the Carpathian Basin. Anonymus tried to (re)construct the events and protagonists—including ethnic groups—of several centuries before from the names of places, rivers, and mountains of his time, assuming that these retained the memory of times past. One of his major "inventions" was the inclusion of Attila the Hun into the Hungarian royal genealogy, a feature later developed into the myth of Hun-Hungarian continuity.The Epistle to the Sorrowful Lament upon the Destruction of the Kingdom of Hungary by the Tartars of Master Roger includes an eyewitness account of the Mongol invasion in 1241–2, beginning with an analysis of the political conditions under King Bela IV and ending with the king's return to the devastated country.
Download or read book The English Historical Review written by Mandell Creighton and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Patent Rolls of the Reign of Henry III 1247 1258 written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 1214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Patent Rolls of the Reign of Henry III Preserved in the Public Record Office written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office 1247 1258 written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Castles in Medieval Society written by Charles Coulson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast majority of castles in England, Wales, Ireland, and France have virtually no military history' of sieges or physical conflict across the whole panorama of more than five centuries'. This is quite a sobering thought.
Download or read book Once Upon a Castle written by Demelza Carlton and published by Lost Plot Press. This book was released on with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once Upon a Castle In a world of magic and fairytale castles…fairytales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. When the castle is your prison…or the enemy you’ve accidentally fallen for is camped with his army outside…or you’re forced to take shelter with bears for the night…it’s hard to believe in happily ever after, but each of these five tales does have a happy ending. A steamy collection of fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of princes, magic and castles where fairytales can come true. This collection includes: Melt: Snow Queen Retold Blow: Three Little Pigs Retold Reflect: Snow White Retold Roar: Goldilocks Retold Feather: Swan Maidens Retold
Download or read book Caledonia Or an Account Historical and Topographic of North Britain from the Most Ancient to the Present Times written by George Chalmers and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Calendonia written by George Chalmers and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Enchanted Iron Castle written by Chrissy Johnson and published by Parker Mayhem. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Enchanted Iron Castle' by Chrissy Johnson is a thrilling story set in a towering fortress where technology and magic intertwine. The book follows Marcus, a young soldier who is tasked with guarding the Iron Castle's secrets. When a powerful artifact is stolen, Marcus must track down the thief and recover the item before it causes irreparable damage. Alongside a group of skilled allies, he ventures into the castle's hidden chambers and uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the kingdom to its core. This action-packed narrative explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the enduring spirit of adventure in a world where technology and magic hold equal sway.
Download or read book The Idea of the Castle in Medieval England written by Abigail Wheatley and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2015 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature.
Download or read book The Fairy and the Clockwork Castle written by Chrissy Johnson and published by Parker Mayhem. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Fairy and the Clockwork Castle' by Chrissy Johnson is an enchanting story set in a castle where clockwork technology holds the key to its secrets. The story follows Lily, a young fairy who discovers a hidden castle deep within the forest. Intrigued by its intricate mechanisms and unique design, Lily sets out to explore the castle's history and uncover its hidden treasures. However, when a group of rival fairies seeks to control the castle's power, Lily must find a way to protect it and preserve its harmony. Alongside a group of loyal allies, she navigates a world filled with ancient prophecies, mystical creatures, and surprising twists. This delightful narrative explores themes of curiosity, bravery, and the enduring beauty of a world where technology and magic coexist.
