Castle
A History of the Buildings that Shaped Medieval Britain
$28.09
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2012
Summary
From the author of A Great and Terrible King and The Norman Conquest comes a sweeping and surprising history of some of the most magnificent buildings in Britain.
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099558491 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099558491 |
| Author: | Marc Morris |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Windmill Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 267g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 131mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
Captivating and entertaining… More than just a study of architecture, weaponry and personalities, Castle pieces together a comprehensive overview that gives a fresh take on medieval and early modern Britain and the forces that shaped it. Whether ruined or intact, castles still have the power to fire the imagination, and Marc Morris leave you in no doubt why. * BBC History Magazine *
About The Author
Marc Morris
Dr. Marc Morris is a historian who specializes in the Middle Ages. He studied and taught at the universities of London and Oxford and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His other books include a bestselling history of the Norman Conquest and highly acclaimed biographies of King John and Edward I (A Great and Terrible King). He also presented the TV series Castle and wrote its accompanying book. He contributes regularly to other history programmes on radio and television and writes for numerous journals and magazines.
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