Dover Castle by Steven Brindle
Dover Castle's location, commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the Continent, has given it immense strategic importance. The chalk of Castle Hill has been shaped and reshaped over the centuries into massive earthworks, ditches and mounds. Imposing walls and towers have been raised and networks of tunnels built beneath them. Henry II began the building of the present castle in the 1180s, and over the next 800 years its buildings and defences were adapted to meet the changing demands of weapons and warfare. This guidebook, packed with historic images, reconstructions and plans, provides a full tour of this iconic castle and relates its long and eventful history.
Steven Brindle MA Dphil FSA is an English Heritage historian and author of best-selling books on Brunel and on Paddington Station. He has written numerous guidebooks for English Heritage.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848020962 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848020961 |
| Title | Dover Castle |
| Author | Steven Brindle |
| Series | English Heritage Red Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | English Heritage |
| Year published | 2012-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 52 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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