The English Castle

1066-1650

John Goodall

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English

Yale University
15 April 2011

Castles & fortifications; History

From coast to coast, the English landscape is still richly studded with castles both great and small. As homes or ruins, these historic buildings are today largely objects of curiosity. For centuries, however, they were at the heart of the kingdom's social and political life. The English Castle is a riveting architectural study that sets this legion of buildings in historical context, tracing their development from the Norman Conquest in 1066 through the civil wars of the 1640s.

In this magnificent, compellingly written volume, which includes over 350 illustrations, John Goodall brings to life the history of the English castle over six centuries. In it he explores the varied architecture of these buildings and describes their changing role in warfare, politics, domestic living, and governance.

By: John Goodall
Imprint: Yale University
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 3.221kg
ISBN: 9780300110586
ISBN 10: 0300110588
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 15 April 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Goodall is architectural editor of the weekly magazine Country Life.

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Winner of the Large Format Illustrated Book of the Year Award for the 2011 Spear's Book Awards, in association with City Private Bank--Large Format Illustrated Book of the Year Award Spear's Book Awards / City Private Bank