Название: Britain's Medieval Castles
Автор: Lise Hull
Издательство: Praeger Publishers
Год: 2005
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 246
Размер: 19 Мб
Язык: English
This compelling investigation takes a unique look at each of the medieval castle's main roles: as an offensive presentation and defensive fortification, as a residential and administrative building, and as a symbolic structure demonstrating the status of its owner. Each chapter focuses on one specific role and uses concrete architectural features to demonstrate that aspect of the medieval castle in Britain. A wealth of illustrations is also provided, as is a glossary explaining the distinct parts of the castle and their functions.