"Describes medieval castles, including why and how they were built"--Provided by publisher.
Each title examines incidents and personalities that were important at that time. A date chart puts the story in the context of world history.
Combines original documents in English translation and interpretive essays to examine the role of the castle in medieval society.
From simple palisades to sophisticated fortress-palaces, this book explains how castles evolved to meet the demands of feudal society and improving technology.
Looks at why the Normans built castles, what life in the castles were like, how their design developed, and the types of castles built in other areas of the world.
In this book the authors explore many recent and exciting developments in the field of castle studies.