Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain

by Marc Morris

Book Overview

At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent individuals, whose adventures, struggles and ambitions were reflected in the fortified residences they constructed. Be it ever so grand or ever so humble, a castle was first and foremost a home.

To understand castles--who built them,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681773597
• ISBN13: 9781681773599
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"