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Military Architecture in England During the Middle Ages
In the present volume an attempt is made to trace the growth of the general principles of medieval fortification, with special reference to castles, in which, within their limited …
Castles of the Marches
In this stunning, full-colour book, John Kinross explores the fascinating history behind the castles of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Welsh border. Areas characterised by their …
The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales
Drottningholm : a living world heritage site
Drottningholm Palace is a much-admired UNESCO World Heritage Site – the first place in Sweden to be awarded this recognition. It is a magnificent living site that encompasses much …
Stalin and Molotov Lines
In the years following the Civil War, plans were drawn up to build a major set of fortifications along the Russian western border. Work began in 1926, leading to a front that …
Atlantic Wall (2)
A highly illustrated guide to some of the most impressive fortifications of World War II the defences of the Atlantic Wall from Belgium to Norway.Following its conquest of …
Barnard Castle Shops, PubsTrades Through Time
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Barnard Castle has changed and developed over the last century.
Castles of Wales
A compact, accessible guide to 37 of Wales's celebrated castles detailing their construction, ownership and uses. Each entry is accompanied by superb photography of the castle, key …
Exploring English Castles
A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike.Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles …
Behind the Castle Gate
In this engaging book Matthew Johnson looks 'behind the castle gate' to discover the truth about castles in England at the end of the Middle Ages.Traditional studies have seen …
Castles in Context
Castle studies have been transformed in recent years with a movement away from the traditional interpretation of castles as static military structures towards a wider view of …
Scottish Castles
Gazetteer of over 500 hundred surviving Scottish Castles.Discover the castles of Scotland, from early "e;motte and bailey"e; earthworks and impressive walled enclosures to …