The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307

The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9781782005209
ISBN-13 : 178200520X
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Book Synopsis The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307 by : Christopher Gravett

Download or read book The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307 written by Christopher Gravett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes. A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events that took place around them. Focusing on key sites, it highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defences inspired by Constantinople, and is illustrated with eight pages of full-colour illustrations and cutaway artwork.


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