English Castles 1200-1300 by Gravett, Christopher

English Castles 1200-1300 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781846033742)

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English Castles 1200-1300 by Gravett, Christopher

English Castles 1200-1300

$21.00
English Castles 1200-1300 by Gravett, Christopher

English Castles 1200-1300

$21.00
Format: Paperback
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The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments in castle architecture. These fortifications were to be well tested throughout the course of the 13th century as England was riven by the conflict, characterized by prolonged sieges, between the monarchy and powerful magnates. As well as providing the focus for warfare, castles increasingly became the centres of their communities, providing a more permanent base for the lord, his family and retainers, as well as acting as centres for justice and administration.

Author: Christopher Gravett
ISBN-10: 1846033748
ISBN-13: 9781846033742
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 07/21/2009
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.14w x 0.18d
By Christopher Gravett
By Christopher Gravett
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Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armor and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books for Osprey, including Warrior 1: Norman Knight 950--1204 AD. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.

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