The English Castles Story
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The English Castles Story by Marc Alexander
It was not until after the Norman Conquest that British castles, as we think of them today, came into being. Before this point, the only fortifications in England were Iron Age hill forts surrounded by deep trenches and timber palisades. More so than anything else, the English castle symbolises the long and tumultuous struggle for dominance and control in a realm where the threat of invasion or attack was never far away. From Corfe Castle, where Lady Mary Bankes defended her home against besieging Parliamentarians, to the Tower of London, where Sir Walter Raleigh conducted chemical experiments whilst in prison, to the photogenic castle at Alnwick, which provided the setting for the wizards’ school in the Harry Potter films, these great strongholds powerfully evoke the rich and varied history of the English nation. In this beautifully illustrated book full of little-known facts, Marc Alexander reveals the turbulent story of English castles such as Windsor and Warwick, featuring colourful photographs and fascinating anecdotes.
Marc Alexanderis a consultant editor of Heritage Magazineand formany years he contributed a regular history column to Majesty magazine. He has writtenmore than 60books, including Britain's Royal Heritage, ACompanion to Folklore, Myths & Customs of Britain, and A Companion to the Royal Heritage of Britain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752491103 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752491105 |
| Title | The English Castles Story |
| Author | Marc Alexander |
| Series | Story Of |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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