Enemies at the Gate : English Castles under Siege from the 12th Century to the Civil War

Caiger-Smith, Martin, Humphrys, Julian

ISBN 10: 1905624263 / ISBN 13: 9781905624263

Published by Historic England Publishing, 2007

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 7212534-6

Bibliographic Details

Title: Enemies at the Gate : English Castles under ...

Publisher: Historic England Publishing

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Very Good, A fine copy in green cloth boards with a very good dust jacket. Julian Humphrys. 192 p., 16 p. of plates, ill. (chiefly col.)

Synopsis:

Containing tales of triumph and disaster, courage and cowardice, loyalty and betrayal, this book takes a look at English castles under siege, from the tunnels and trebuchets of the early Middle Ages to the Civil War when many fortifications, left undisturbed for centuries, were propelled to the forefront of national events.