Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties - Couverture rigide

Pettifer, Adrian

 
9780851157788: Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0851157785 ISBN 13 : 9780851157788
Editeur : The Boydell Press, 2000

Synopsis

The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to Edward I's conquest: Caernarfon, Conway, Harlech and Beaumaris are justly famous, but equally fine examples can be found elsewhere, including Pembroke, Kidwelly and Chepstow in south Wales; native Welsh castles feature prominently. This book provides a brief account and complete gazetteer of every surviving castle in Wales, from the impressive earthworks raised by the Norman invaders to the castle-palaces of the later middle ages, and including the remarkable town fortifications of Wales; it is arranged by county for convenience of reference, and offers full Ordnance Survey details. Lavishly illustrated. ADRIAN PETTIFER gained his degree in ancient and medieval history from Birmingham University.

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À propos de l?auteur

Adrian Pettifer gained his degree in ancient and medieval history from Birmingham University. He is an avid visitor of historic monuments.

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Éditeur
The Boydell Press
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0851157785
ISBN 13 
9780851157788
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
252
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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