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Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales: How to Interpret the History and Meaning of Masonry and Earthworks

AUTHOR Hull, Lise
PUBLISHER McFarland & Company (03/15/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index.

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ISBN-13: 9781476665979
ISBN-10: 1476665974
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 228
Carton Quantity: 17
Product Dimensions: 6.80 x 0.70 x 9.90 inches
Weight: 0.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Travel | Europe - Great Britain
Travel | Special Interest - General
Travel | Buildings - General
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 942
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008040568
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Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index.

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Author: Hull, Lise
Lise Hull is a castellologist, historian and writer who
runs Castles Unlimited which focuses on the study and
promotion of British castles. She is the author of several
books dedicated to the understanding of Britain's castles
and ruins.
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