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.
| ISBN: | 9781846033742 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2009 |
| Author: | Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Fortress |
| Genres: |
General and world history European history History and Archaeology Warfare and defence |
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.
English Castles, 1200-1300 features in the following genres: General and world history, European history, History and Archaeology, Warfare and defence
English Castles, 1200-1300 is available in Paperback
English Castles, 1200-1300 was written by Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook and published by Osprey Publishing
English Castles, 1200-1300 has 64 pages
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