The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307

The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
Author :
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 66
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781849080637
ISBN-13 : 1849080631
Rating : 4/5 (631 Downloads)

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 66 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.


The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307 Related Books

The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
Language: en
Pages: 66
Authors: Christopher Gravett
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-10-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

GET EBOOK

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 ar
The Welsh Wars of Edward I
Language: en
Pages: 950
Authors: John Edward Morris
Categories: Great Britain
Type: BOOK - Published: 1901 - Publisher:

GET EBOOK

The Welsh Castles of Edward I
Language: en
Pages: 144
Authors:
Categories: Architecture
Type: BOOK - Published: 1986-01-01 - Publisher: A&C Black

GET EBOOK

Arnold Taylor, the leading expert on the subject, provides an authoritative guide to the castles, begun between 1277 and 1295, in a short compass. He deals with
James of St George and the Castles of the Welsh Wars
Language: en
Pages:
Authors: Malcolm Hislop
Categories: Architecture
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-10-19 - Publisher: Pen & Sword Military

GET EBOOK

James of St George has a reputation as one of the most significant castle builders of the Middle Ages. His origins and early career at the heart of Europe, and
Natural Stone and World Heritage
Language: en
Pages: 268
Authors: Ruth Siddall
Categories: Architecture
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-11-30 - Publisher: CRC Press

GET EBOOK

This book is about the stone used to build the castles of Edward I in North West Wales. It provides a description of the available geological resources and the