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Medieval Castle By Warner P. (Book)

Medieval Castle By Warner P. (Book)
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Before the evolution of the castle, Europe was vulnerable to any bloodthirsty marauder. But with the introduction of the motte-and-bailey 'instant castle', invaders were checked, frontiers were held and life became more stable. Later, castles became part of conquerors' grand designs and to this we owe the great Crusader castles of Syria and the Edwardian castles of North Wales. This fascinating book explores the life and thought of the Middle Ages with particular emphasis on the influence of the castle, a military society with all its faults and virtues. Philip Warner, whose Sieges of the Middle Ages is also published as a Classic Penguin, looks at the people who lived in these castles: what they wore, what they ate, the chores they hated and the thoughts that motivated them. In doing so, he also draws parallels between life some 500 years ago and life today. Illustrations • Preface • Introduction 1. Why Castles were Evolved 2. The Precursors of the Castle 3. The Motte and Bailey Castle 4. The Weapons of Attack and Defence 5. A Castle at War 6. Training and Recreation: the Foods they ate 7. The Crusaders and their Castles 8. Thirteenth-century Castles and the Factors which influenced their Design 9. The People of Europe 10. Living in Castles 11. The Castle at Bay 12. The Mind of the Fighting Man Conclusion: The Castle in Decline Appendices A. Cloth B. Giraldus Cambrensis C. Castle Officials D. Armour E. Artillery F. Appearance and Clothing G. Recreation and the Medieval Mind Glossary • Select Bibliography • Index
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ISBN 9780141390703
More 133 x 215 mm, 274 pp, 21 photos, 22 ill.
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