English Castles Explained: An Illustrated Easy-Reference Guide to Architecture, History & Evolution of Castles (Britain's Architectural History) - Softcover

Yorke, Mr Trevor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853068195 ISBN 13: 9781853068195

Publisher: Countryside Books, 2003

Synopsis

The English castle evokes thoughts of an age of chivalry, when gallant knights fought and romanced amidst towers, battlements and moats. This image is further enhanced by the dramatic ruins we visit today, with their mysterious passages, spiral staircases and dingy dungeons. Yet, what was the medieval castle really like and what were these features we see today originally designed for? Using his own detailed drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains, in an easy-to-understand manner, how the role of the castle changed from fortress to palatial home and illustrates how the ruined buildings were used in the past. His book is divided into three sections: the first charts the castle's origins and traces its developments; the second looks at the individual parts of a castle from military features such as the portcullis and drawbridge to the domestic quarters, great halls and tournament sites; the third contains a time chart for dating castles, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a list of castles to visit.

About this title

About the Author:

Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained

Synopsis:

A guide to the building and use of English Castles from Roman times to the 20th century.

About this edition

• Publisher: Countryside Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1853068195
• ISBN 13: 9781853068195
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128