Understanding the castle ruins of England and Wales
Subtitle: how to interpret the history and meaning of masonry and earthworks
By: Lise Hull.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; Brand: McFarland; McFarland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780786434572
Subjects: Castles -- England -- History; Castles -- Wales -- History; Historic buildings -- England; Historic buildings -- Wales; Fortification -- England -- History; Fortification -- Wales -- History; England -- Antiquities; Wales -- Antiquities
Description: "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 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. Included are artist's renditions of castles and surroundings, glossary, and listing of castles and locations"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Castle development; title: From the outside; title: Exploring the interior; title: The manorial estate; title: The castle experience.