The Castle in England and Wales

An Interpretive History

D.J. Cathcart King

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Routledge
10 July 2019

Castles & fortifications; History of architecture; British & Irish history; Medieval history

Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World

Originally published in 1988, The Castles in England and Wales is a comprehensive treatment of the archaeology of the castles in England and Wales. The books looks at how following the Norman Conquest, one of the most characteristic structures of the English landscape, the castle, was used to control and survey the population. In its simplest definition a castle is a fortified habitation, however this book looks at the many uses of castles, from their most primitive kind, intended only for periodic use, or as magnificent decoration, such as Caernarvon and other Welsh castles of Edward I. It is essential reading for all archaeologists and historians alike.

By: D.J. Cathcart King
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 27
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 589g
ISBN: 9780367208158
ISBN 10: 0367208156
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 10 July 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures Acknowledgements Preface 1. The Character of a Castle 2. Castle-Guard 3. Control Over Castles, at Home and Abroad 4. On the Development of Castles 5. The Origins of the Castle 6. The Primitive English Castle – Earthwork 7. The Primitive English Castle – Stone 8. The Influence of the Crusades 9. The Introduction of Scientific Fortifications 10. The Thirteenth and Early Fourteenth Centuries 11. The Castles of the Welsh 12. The Fourteenth Century 13. The Fifteenth Century, and Early Artillery Defences 14. Henry VIII and Coast Defence Appendix: A Note on Keeps Index

D.J. Cathcart King