Exploring Castles

W. Douglas Simpson

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Routledge
10 July 2019

Castles & fortifications; History of architecture; British & Irish history; Medieval history

Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World

Originally published in 1957, Exploring Castles examines the 'classic' castle story. The book traces the origins of castles across England and Scotland, from the early Norman Castles, to Edwardian, all the way up to the ‘modern’ castles. The book case studies on individual castles, such as Newcastle upon Tyne’s castle, and the coverage of Scottish Tower Houses. The book looks at the influence of historic concepts surrounding the building of castles, such ‘bastard feudalism'. This book will be of interest to academics and students of history alike.

By: W. Douglas Simpson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 48
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780367195502
ISBN 10: 036719550X
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 10 July 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements 1. What Castles Were, and how they Came into Britain 2. Castles of Earthwork and Wood 3. Great Stone Towers and Shell-Keepers 4. How Castles were Attacked and Defended 5. Exploring a Norman Castle 6. Courtyard Castles and Fortified Manor-Houses 7. The Edwardian Castles 8. More About Edwardian Castles 9. More About Edwardian Castles 10. The Tower of London: And Windsor Castle 11. Northern Tower-Houses 12. ‘Bastard Feudalism’ and a New Kind of Castle 13. The Twilight of Castles in England 14. ‘Gothick’ and Modern Castles Index

W. Douglas Simpson